Nationwide Analysis of 30-day Readmissions Following Esophagectomy: Causes, Costs, and Risk Factors.

CONCLUSIONS: Nearly one in five patients undergoing esophagectomy are readmitted within 30-days of discharge, at a median cost of $9,660 per readmission. Pulmonary complications account for the greatest number of readmissions and the greatest total cost burden. Targeting the causes of readmission, especially pulmonary causes, may help significantly reduce the total morbidity and healthcare costs associated with esophagectomy. PMID: 31563491 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research