HPB : the official journal of the International Hepato Pancreato Biliary Association
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Peri-operative red blood cell transfusions (RBCT) may induce transfusion-related immunomodulation and impact post-operative recovery. This study examined the association between RBCT and post-pancreatectomy morbidity. ⋯ Peri-operative RBCT for a pancreatectomy was independently associated with worse short-term outcomes and prolonged LOS. Future studies should focus on the impact of interventions to minimize the use of RBCT after an elective pancreatectomy.
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Understanding factors associated with variation in hospital charges may help identify means to increase savings. The aim of the present study was to define potential variation in hospital charges associated with hepatopancreatobiliary(HPB) surgery. ⋯ After accounting for in-hospital complications, the total mean hospital charges for HPB surgery remained variable by case type and provider. While the variation in charges was associated with LOS, provider-level differences in across-the-board charges were also noted.