National medical expenditures associated with pediatric surgical care in the United States
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The authors aimed to estimate the national medical expenditures associated with pediatric surgical care in the United States, addressing the gap in comprehensive data on this topic. Their analysis revealed that children who underwent surgery incurred significantly higher medical costs, averaging over $11,000 per child, leading to an estimated total of $35.4 billion in annual pediatric surgical expenditures nationwide. These findings highlight the substantial economic burden of pediatric surgery, which can inform healthcare policy and resource allocation.
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