Pediatric surgery international
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Hospital readmission rates are used as a metric of the quality of patient care in adults. Readmission data is lacking for pediatric surgical patients. The objective of this study is to evaluate our institution's 30-day unexpected pediatric surgical readmission data to identify potentially preventable readmissions. ⋯ Analysis of pediatric surgical readmission data may assist hospitals in focusing quality of care and cost effectiveness strategies. Development of coordination of care strategies and discharge planning involving both pediatric surgical teams and pediatric hospitalists/specialists may reduce pediatric surgical readmission rates.