Access Issues for Appendicitis Patients in South Korea

Poor access to surgical care affects acute appendicitis outcomes in low-density regions.

23.2% of patients aged 65+ from low-density areas had complicated appendicitis.
Patients in low-density regions had a 27.7% rate of traveling 50 km or more for care, versus 2.5% in high-density areas.

Surgeons must consider regional access disparities in patient selection and management strategies for appendicitis.

39.3% of patients in low-density areas were transferred from other hospitals, highlighting referral system challenges.

Journal Article by Kim K, Sung HK (…) Min HS et 3 al. in Yonsei Med J

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