Intestinal Obstruction at Southeastern PA Good Samaritan Regional
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 Southeastern PA Good Samaritan Regional Hospital to Pennsylvania's regional & statewide data on similar treatments*.
Good Samaritan Regional Hospital is located at
700 East Norwegian Street,
Pottsville
Contact Good Samaritan Regional Hospital
by phone: (570) 621-4000
by email: gsrmcinfo@gsrmc.com
online at: http://www.gsrmc.com/
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| Year | Total Cases | Length of Stay | For Any Reason | For Complication or Infection | |||
| Average # of days | Rating | Mortality Rating | Average Charge | ||||
| 2007 | 45 | 5.5 |
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$10550 |
| 2006 | 47 | 4.7 |
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$7526 |
| 2005 | 40 | 5.4 |
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$8211 |
| 2004 | 34 | 5.6 |
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$7324 |
| 2003 | 32 | 5.8 |
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$7036 |
Significantly higher than expected.
Not significantly different than expected.
Significantly lower than expected.
NR Not reported.
NC Non-compliant.
