Abstract:ObjectiveThe frequency of humanitarian surgical mission trips has grown over recent decades. Unfortunately, research on patient outcomes from these trips has not increased proportionately. We aim to analyze the safety and efficacy of surgeries in a low‐ and middle‐income country missions‐based surgery center in Guatemala City, Guatemala, and identify factors that influence surgical outcomes.Study DesignRetrospective cohort study.SettingGuatemalan surgery center is called the Moore Center.MethodsPediatric patie… Show more
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