Length of hospital stay and readmissions after major lower extremity amputation: a Danish nationwide registry study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

 Major lower extremity amputation (MLEA) is associated with complications that may prolong length of hospital stay (LOS) and increase the risk of readmission. We primarily aimed to examine the LOS and risk of readmissions after MLEA in Denmark. Secondarily we investigated the time trends.

Methods

 Using Danish National Patient Registry data, this observational study analyzed 11,205 first-time MLEAs (35% transtibial amputations, 65% transfemoral amputations) performed between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2021. Total LOS included pre- and postoperative nights. The first readmission within 30 days and 90 days post-discharge was analyzed.

Results

 The median total LOS after a transtibial amputation was 19 days (interquartile range [IQR] 11-30),

SUBMITTER: Brix ATH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11664435 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature