Bypassing the closest surgical site for urgent care is tied to worse outcomes
Medical Xpress
February 26, 2026
For patients requiring urgent and emergent surgery, bypassing the nearest surgical hospital (NSH) is associated with worse clinical outcomes, according to a study published online Feb. 18 in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.
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Originally published on Medical Xpress on 2/26/2026