Readmission following surgical stabilization of rib fractures: Analysis of incidence, cost, and risk factors using the Nationwide Readmissions Database.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Surgical stabilization of rib fractures (SSRF) has become increasingly common for the treatment of traumatic rib fractures; however, little is known about related postoperative readmissions. The aims of this study were to determine the rate and cost of readmissions and to identify patient, hospital, and injury characteristics that are associated with risk of readmission in patients who underwent SSRF. The null hypotheses were that readmissions following rib fixation were rare and unrelated to the SSRF complications.

Methods

This is a retrospective analysis of the 2015 to 2017 Nationwide Readmission Database. Adult patients with rib fractures treated by SSRF were included. Univariate and multivariate analyses were used to compare patients readmitted within 30 days

SUBMITTER: Aalberg JJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8373660 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature