Do Cultures From Percutaneously Drained Intra-abdominal Abscesses Change Treatment? A Retrospective Review.

Background: Routinely obtaining intraoperative cultures for abdominal infections is not a currently recommended evidence-based practice. Yet, cultures are frequently sent from these infections when they are managed by image-guided percutaneous drains.

Objective: This study aimed to determine the utility of cultures from percutaneously drained intra-abdominal abscesses.

Do You Get What You Pay For? The Relationship of Price and Quality in Hospital Provided Procedures.

Introduction: Starting in 2021, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services required hospitals to provide pricing information to allow consumers to compare prices. Patients perceived that the quality of these services also impacts decision-making. This study examines the relationship between procedure price and quality from the patients' perspective.