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September 24, 2013The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal

Cleft Palate Surgery: An Evaluation of Length of Stay, Complications, and Costs by Hospital Type

Christine Nguyen Tina Hernandez‐Boussard Sheryl M Davies Jay Bhattacharya Rohit K. Khosla Catherine Curtin

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Abstract

Pediatric hospitals had higher comorbidities yet shorter LOS. Pediatric resources significantly decreased the relative rate of LOS >2 days. Median costs and charges increased by 41% with LOS >2 days. Further research is needed to understand additional aspects of pediatric hospitals associated with lower LOS.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69dd605380eea7d3f699c3c5 https://doi.org/10.1597/12-150

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