World journal of surgery
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World journal of surgery · Dec 2012
Examining a common disease with unknown etiology: trends in epidemiology and surgical management of appendicitis in California, 1995-2009.
The study was designed to examine the epidemiology of appendicitis and risk factors of perforation and appendectomy. ⋯ This is the largest epidemiological study of appendicitis to our knowledge in recent years. Incidence has increased over time and is higher in the summer months. Whites and Hispanics have higher rates of appendicitis, but Hispanics and Asians and patients with non-private insurance, have higher odds of perforation. Surgical management of perforated appendicitis has decreased over time. It is unknown why the incidence has increased, displays seasonality, and varies by race.
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World journal of surgery · Dec 2012
The faltering solid organ donor pool in the United States (2001-2010).
Organ shortage is the greatest challenge facing the field of organ transplantation today. Use of more organs of marginal quality has been advocated to address the shortage. ⋯ We detect a significant change in pattern of organ donation and use in the last decade in the United States. The transplant community should consider every precaution to prevent the decay of organ quality and to improve the use of marginal organs.