Decreasing Length of Stay for Simple Gastroschisis: Analysis of the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP)
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This study analyzes NSQIP data to examine factors affecting hospital length of stay in infants with simple gastroschisis, the most common congenital abdominal wall defect. The research addresses management variations and identifies clinical factors that influence surgical efficiency and outcomes in this neonatal population.
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- Gastroschisis is the most common abdominal wall defect in infants, but management practices vary widely due to lack of consensus.
- Length of stay (LOS) serves as a key quality metric for evaluating surgical outcomes and efficiency in gastroschisis cases.
- LOS is influenced by clinical complexity (simple vs complex gastroschisis), surgical approach, complications, and use of standardized protocols.
- Standardized care protocols may help reduce LOS variability and improve outcomes in simple gastroschisis management.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Decreasing Length of Stay for Simple Gastroschisis: Analysis of the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP). GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2025-02-26. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/9961?via_space=staycurrentmd
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