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[The postoperative mortality rate in paediatric surgery (author's transl)]
Zentralblatt Fur Chirurgie
|January 1, 1980
Insights
A specialized network of pediatric surgical departments in the German Democratic Republic significantly reduced mortality rates for infants and children with surgical conditions.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Public Health Systems
Context:
- The German Democratic Republic established a comprehensive network of specialized pediatric surgical departments.
- This network aimed to provide accessible and high-quality surgical care to children nationwide.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the impact of a centralized pediatric surgical network on infant and child mortality.
- To assess the effectiveness of specialized surgical care in managing pediatric surgical diseases.
Summary:
- The specialized institutions successfully lowered the mortality rate for infants and children with surgical diseases.
- A well-balanced network facilitated improved outcomes for pediatric surgical patients.
Impact:
- Demonstrates the significant public health benefit of organized, specialized pediatric surgical services.
- Provides a model for improving surgical care delivery and reducing mortality in pediatric populations.
Abstract:
In the German Democratic Republic a well balanced network of paediatric surgical departments is serving the people. With the help of these specialised institutions the mortality rate of infants and children suffering from surgical diseases could be lowered decisively.