Variability of adenoidectomy/tonsillectomy rates among children of the Veneto Region, Italy

Variability of adenoidectomy/tonsillectomy rates among children of the Veneto Region, Italy

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Despite national guidelines in 2003 aimed at limiting the recourse to tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy (A/T), the latter are among the most frequent pediatric surgeries performed in Italy. Aim of the study is to investigate variabi...

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Main Authors: Andretta Marilisa, Zambon Francesco, Avossa Francesco, Marchesan Maria, Fedeli Ugo, Baussano Iacopo, Spolaore Paolo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-02-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/9/25

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