Debra Netsch
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Risk and Economic Burden of Peristomal Skin Complications Following Ostomy Surgery Open
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine the incidence and economic burden of peristomal skin complications (PSCs) following ostomy surgery. DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study based on electronic health records and administrative …
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Clinical and Economic Burden of Peristomal Skin Complications in Patients With Recent Ostomies Open
Approximately one-third of ostomy patients over a 5-year study period had evidence of PSCs within 90 days of surgery. Costs of care were substantially higher for patients with these complications.