Association of Patient Characteristics With Postoperative Mortality in Children Undergoing Tonsillectomy in 5 US States.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

The rate of postoperative death in children undergoing tonsillectomy is uncertain. Mortality rates are not separately available for children at increased risk of complications, including young children (aged <3 y) and those with sleep-disordered breathing or complex chronic conditions.

Objective

To estimate postoperative mortality following tonsillectomy in US children, both overall and in relation to recognized risk factors for complications.

Design, setting, and participants

Retrospective cohort study based on longitudinal analysis of linked records in state ambulatory surgery, inpatient, and emergency department discharge data sets distributed by the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project for 5 states covering 2005 to 2017. Participants included 504 262

SUBMITTER: Edmonson MB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9214584 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature