Rate, reasons, predictors, and burden of readmissions after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt placement.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aim

Nationwide data on readmissions after the transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) procedure are lacking. We aimed to investigate the 30-day readmission rate after TIPS procedure, reasons, and predictors for readmissions and its impact on resource utilization and mortality in the USA.

Methods

We identified all adults who underwent an inpatient TIPS procedure between 2010 and 2014 using the National Readmission Database. Outcomes included all-cause 30-day readmission rate, reasons and predictors of readmissions, mortality rate, and mean hospitalization charges.

Results

Out of a total of 31 230 hospitalizations with TIPS procedure, 28 021 patients met the study criteria and were finally included. The mean age of patients was 56.90 years, a

SUBMITTER: Khan A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8385676 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature