Healthcare spending and utilization following antireflux surgery: examining costs and reasons for readmission
ConclusionThe majority of patients undergoing ARS do not require additional care within 90 days of surgery. Patients who are readmitted accrue costs that almost double the overall cost of care compared to the initial hospitalization. Measures to attenuate potentially preventable readmissions after ARS may reduce healthcare utilization in this patient population.
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - Category: Surgery Source Type: research
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