Hospital readmission after pancreaticoduodenectomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis

ConclusionHospital readmission will continue to be a quality metric and will influence reimbursement models. Thirty and 60-day readmission data underestimate the true readmission rate. Chronic pancreatitis, operative length, and several post-operative complications were associated with greater readmission. More uniform reporting is necessary to identify modifiable risk factors associated with readmission.

Source: The American Journal of Surgery - July 14, 2018 Category: Surgery Source Type: research