The effect of race on outcomes for appendicitis in children: A nationwide analysis

Abstract

Background: We sought to examine the impact of race on the management and outcomes of appendicitis in children aged 20 years or younger. Methods: We studied 96,865 inpatient admissions for children undergoing an appendectomy for acute appendicitis in 2009 using the Kids' Inpatient Database. Results: Perforation at presentation was more common among African-Americans and Hispanics than Caucasians (27.5% and 32.5%, respectively, vs 23.9%, P