Pediatric vs Adult or Mixed Trauma Centers in Children Admitted to Hospitals Following Trauma

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates whether children admitted to hospitals following trauma who receive definitive treatment in a pediatric trauma center have better outcomes than those treated in adult trauma centers.

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