Journal of gastrointestinal surgery : official journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
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J. Gastrointest. Surg. · Jan 2014
Risk factors associated with 30-day postoperative readmissions in major gastrointestinal resections.
Preventable readmissions represent a major burden on the health care system and risk stratification of patients can help direct costly resources. This study examines patient characteristics, surgical factors, and postoperative complications associated with 30-day postoperative readmissions in gastrointestinal (GI) resections. ⋯ Unplanned 30-day readmissions represent a major clinical and financial concern, but some may be foreseeable and potentially modifiable. This model provides insight into factors that could inform resource utilization and postoperative care to help prevent readmissions in select GI surgical patients.