Evaluation of Limited English Proficiency in the Management and Outcomes of Appendicitis in Children.
Liu Olivia, Hernandez-Munoz Valeria, Giwa Ganiat, +4 more·The Journal of surgical research
INTRODUCTION: Appendectomies are one of the most common pediatric surgical procedures. Limited English proficiency (LEP) may lead to disparities in health outcomes between English-proficient and LEP patients. This study assesses the association between LEP and postoperative outcomes in pediatric appendectomy. METHODS:…