Pro-con debate on regionalization of emergency general surgery: controversy or common sense?

Santry H1, Kao LS2, Shafi S3, Lottenberg L4, Crandall M5.

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Correction: Pro-con debate on regionalization of emergency general surgery: controversy or common sense? [Trauma Surg Acute Care Open. 2019]

Abstract

More than three million patients every year develop emergency general surgical (EGS) conditions and this number is rising. EGS diseases range from straightforward to potentially life-threatening, and if severe or complex may require extensive resources. Given the looming surgeon shortage and concerns about access to care, regionalization of EGS care, in a manner similar to trauma care, has been proposed. We present a unique pro-con debate highlighting the salient arguments for and against regionalization of EGS care in the USA.