Study examines racial disparities in surgical outcomes among patients with diverticulitis

Tuesday, November 22, 2011 - 12:31 in Health & Medicine

Among older Medicare beneficiaries who underwent surgical treatment for diverticulitis, black race was associated with increased risk of urgent/emergency surgery, high risk of in-hospital mortality and higher total hospital charges, according to a new study.

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