Factors Predicting Readmission and Mortality in Patients Admitted for Malignant Bowel Obstruction

CONCLUSION: Patient age, primary language, and PC consult were predictors for MBO readmission, which may impact 90-day mortality. Given the palliative nature of MBO, modifiable factors such as PC consultation and multidisciplinary goals of care discussions should be prioritized in order to reduce readmissions and focus on quality of life (QOL) for this patient population.PMID:38676624 | DOI:10.1177/00031348241250045
Source: The American Surgeon - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research