TREATMENT OF ACUTE APPENDICITIS IN GERMANY- RESULTS OF THE ANALYSIS OF A HEALTH INSURANCE CLAIMS DATABASE
Author(s)
Lange A1, Gosemann J2, Zeidler J1, Blaser J3, Ure BM2, Lacher M2
1Leibniz University of Hannover, Hannover, Germany, 2Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany, 3Techniker Health Insurance, Hannover, Germany
OBJECTIVES: In Germany children with appendicitis are treated by pediatric surgeons (PedSurg) as well as general surgeons (GenSurg). We analyzed the treatment and outcome of both surgical disciplines and the impact of numerous other factors. METHODS: Data were extracted from a major public health insurance claims database (~ 8 million clients) during a 3-year period (2010-2012). Patients aged 4-17 years with appendectomy were included. Logistic regression analysis for risk of a surgical complication within the first 180-postoperative days was performed. Complications were defined by ICD and OPS codes. RESULTS:
Conference/Value in Health Info
2015-05, ISPOR 2015, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Value in Health, Vol. 18, No. 3 (May 2015)
Code
PGI10
Topic
Clinical Outcomes, Epidemiology & Public Health
Topic Subcategory
Comparative Effectiveness or Efficacy
Disease
Gastrointestinal Disorders, Pediatrics