Epidemiologic Assessment of Microtia in Over 23 Million Consecutive United States Births
Epidemiologic Assessment of Microtia in Over 23 Million Consecutive United States Births
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DOI:
10.1097/scs.0000000000004885
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发表时间:
2019-03-01
影响因子:
0.9
通讯作者:
Alperovich, Michael
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作者:
Cabrejo, Raysa;Persing, John;Alperovich, Michael
Purpose: Conflicting data exist regarding the incidence, demographics, and abnormalities associated with microtia. Using a large national cohort database, a comprehensive evaluation of microtia in the United States was performed. Methods: The Kids' Inpatient Database was reviewed over a 15year consecutive period. Information regarding patient demographics, comorbidities, postoperative complications, and hospital setting was collected. Statistical tests were analyzed using independent t tests and x 2 analysis. Results: A total of 23,479,792 births over 15 consecutive years from 1997 to 2012 were included in the study. Microtia was identified in 1563 births. Incidence of microtia was higher in males (P