A study examined the impact of patient transfer for definitive surgical intervention in cases of perforated peptic ulcer disease (PPUD). The analysis found that transferred patients had a significantly longer length of stay compared to non-transfer patients. The average length of hospital stay for transferred patients was over twice as long, with an average of 41 days compared to 20 days for non-transfer patients. Although not statistically significant, transfer patients had higher rates of intensive care unit (ICU) care requirement. Further investigation is needed to identify modifiable variables that can improve outcomes and reduce hospital stay in transferred patients.
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