Discrepancies in the Definition of “Outpatient” Surgeries and Their Effect on Study Outcomes Related to ACDF and Lumbar Discectomy Procedures: A Retrospective Analysis of 45,204 Cases

Conclusions: When evaluating the ACS-NSQIP population, ACDF and lumbar discectomy procedures recorded as “outpatient” can be misleading and often did not correlate with same day discharge. These findings have significant impact on the interpretation of existing studies and define an area that needs clarification for future studies. Level of Evidence: Level 3.
Source: Journal of Spinal Disorders and Techniques - Category: Surgery Tags: Primary Research Source Type: research