Outcomes and prediction of hospital readmission after intestinal surgery
- 30 June 2004
- journal article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Journal of the American College of Surgeons
- Vol. 198 (6) , 877-883
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2004.01.036
Abstract
Conclusions Early readmission is an unpredictable sequel of major bowel operations; it does not correlate with shorter hospital stay. Identification of unpredictable complications after discharge that require later invasive intervention does not adversely affect clinical outcomes. Readmission within 30 days of a patient who has attained standardized discharge criteria may not be a valid indicator of poor quality of care.Keywords
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