Key result
Adverse outcomes due to error during general surgery care occurred in 36 of 5612 admissions (0.64%), resulting in 20 hospital deaths and a total cost of $1,732,432.
Observational (n=5,612)
No
Errors during general surgery care, though low-frequency, result in high mortality, severe physical impairment, and substantial financial costs.
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Rare surgical errors link to high mortality and costs; supports safety monitoring but leaves open need for interventional trials.
Couch et al. (1981) conducted an observational in Adverse outcomes due to error in general surgery (n=5,612). Error during care was evaluated on Adverse outcomes due to error. Adverse outcomes due to error during general surgery care occurred in 36 of 5612 admissions (0.64%), resulting in 20 hospital deaths and a total cost of $1,732,432.
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