Risk Factors for Readmission After Short-Hospital-Stay Laparoscopic Appendectomy

ConclusionMost patients undergoing LA can be safely discharged within 24  h of admission. Patients over 50 years old and/or with localized peritonitis have significantly higher risk of readmission and therefore may need a closer postoperative follow-up.

Source: World Journal of Surgery - October 31, 2020 Category: Surgery Source Type: research