Timing and severity of post-discharge morbidity after hepatectomy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In order to decrease cost and increase healthcare quality there is an ongoing effort to reduce readmissions after complex operations. The timing and severity of post-discharge complications after hepatectomy need to be better defined.

Methods

All patients undergoing liver resection at a single institution from Jan 2009-Jun 2015 were included. Complications were scored using the comprehensive complication index (CCI). Multivariate analysis is performed using logistic regression. Receiver operating characteristics (ROCs) were analyzed to optimize the Readmission Risk Index (RRI).

Results

Of the 258 patients that met the inclusion criteria, 26 (10%) were readmitted within 30 days of discharge after hepatectomy. On multivariate analysis age ≥68 years (OR 3.76;

SUBMITTER: Raoof M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5509751 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature