| Year | Number of Batriatric Surgery Discharges | Standard Errors |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 8,300 | 2,290 |
| 1996 | * | * |
| 1997 | 12,300 | 3,208 |
| 1998 | 13,700 | 2,005 |
| 1999 | 23,300 | 4,369 |
| 2000 | 31,400 | 4,700 |
| 2001 | 56,900 | 7,202 |
| 2002 | 72,100 | 8,505 |
| 2003 | 112,800 | 10,033 |
| 2004 | 122,600 | 11,121 |
| 2005 | 116,400 | 11,230 |
| Source: AHRQ, Center for Delivery, Organization, and Markets, Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project, Nationwide Inpatient Sample, 1995-2005. * Statistic has a relative standard error (standard error/weighted estimate) greater than 0.30 and is not considered reliable. | ||