Surg J R Coll Surg E
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Surg J R Coll Surg E · Jun 2004
Comparative StudyEmergency general surgery and the implications for specialisation.
To examine the overall spectrum of emergency general surgical admissions and operations in Edinburgh, to identify the influence of an Accident and Emergency (A&E) department and observe the current practice of sub-specialisation. ⋯ The spectrum of emergency admissions and operations in Edinburgh is consistent with previously published data. An A&E department alters the spectrum of diagnoses and, therefore, the overall workload. Specialisation in emergency surgery is already quite advanced. These results all have important implications in future healthcare planning.