Intestinal Obstruction at Central & Northeastern PA Geisinger/Danville
An intestinal obstruction is a blockage of the bowel that prevents the intestinal contents from moving. It can either be a full or partial blockage. This can be caused by hernias, gallstones, tumors, foreign bodies, or other causes. Symptoms of an intestinal obstruction include vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, and breath odor. Diagnosis can be made using barium enemas, CT scans, upper GIs, and abdominal film. To treat the blockage, a nasogastric tube is inserted into the intestine to decompress it. If this doesn't work, surgery may also be used. If left untreated, the tissue in your intestine could die, leading to severe infection and perforation of the intestine.
The following information, compares treatment costs & outcomes for Intestinal Obstruction at Central & Northeastern PA Geisinger/Danville Hospital to Pennsylvania's regional & statewide data on similar treatments*.
Geisinger/Danville Hospital is located at
100 North Academy Avenue,
Danville
Contact Geisinger/Danville Hospital
by phone: (570) 271-6211
by email: http://www.geisinger.org/about/contact_us.html
online at: http://www.geisinger.org/locations/gmc.html
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| Readmission Rating | |||||||
| Year | Total Cases | Length of Stay | For Any Reason | For Complication or Infection | |||
| Average # of days | Rating | Mortality Rating | Average Charge | ||||
| 2007 | 97 | 4.4 |
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$18744 |
| 2006 | 89 | 3.7 |
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$16191 |
| 2005 | 86 | 3.9 |
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$15455 |
| 2004 | 109 | 4.1 |
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$13101 |
| 2003 | 97 | 3.8 |
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$9871 |
Significantly higher than expected.
Not significantly different than expected.
Significantly lower than expected.
NR Not reported.
NC Non-compliant.
