Assessment of care timelines in intestinal malrotation with volvulus: A retrospective chart review

Patients with intestinal malrotation with volvulus (MWV) may suffer bowel ischemia, which can be correlated with the timing of surgical intervention. The purpose of this study was to identify and assess time-blocks in the care of patients from initial physician assessment (IPA) to surgical intervent...

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Published in:Journal of pediatric surgery 2023-05, Vol.58 (5), p.834-837
Main Authors: Sabac, Denise, Briatico, Daniel, Fitzgerald, Peter
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child
Female
Humans
Intestinal Volvulus - complications
Intestinal Volvulus - diagnosis
Intestinal Volvulus - surgery
Male
Malrotation
Pediatric
Retrospective Studies
Timeline
Volvulus
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Summary:Patients with intestinal malrotation with volvulus (MWV) may suffer bowel ischemia, which can be correlated with the timing of surgical intervention. The purpose of this study was to identify and assess time-blocks in the care of patients from initial physician assessment (IPA) to surgical intervention to highlight potential opportunities for improvement. Retrospective chart review of patients with MWV presenting to McMaster Children's Hospital between January 1st, 2000 and December 31st, 2020 (n = 31). Demographic data and time-blocks of care were identified and analyzed (p 
ISSN:0022-3468
1531-5037
DOI:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2023.01.029