Tag: Surgery: Misc.
Unplanned Readmission for ~8 Percent of Surgical Discharges
Risk factors for readmission include female sex, diabetes, sepsis on admission, payer status
Economic Impact of Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Injury Measured
Direct medical costs supported by patient increased from €3.60 to €499.45
Reoperation Rate 4 Percent for Mesh-Based Prolapse Surgery
Risk of reoperation was lowest for patients of very high-volume surgeons
Even Short-Term T2DM Remission Reduces Risk of Microvascular Dz
Length of time spent in remission inversely related to risk of microvascular disease
Type of Shaving Impacts Body Image in Elective Cranial Sx
Infection rate similar for regional, strip shaving; regional shaving adversely affects body image
Ultrasound Beats Palpation for Femoral Artery Catheterization
Shorter time taken for attempted cannulation of femoral artery, lower number of attempts needed
Pediatric Unanticipated Admission Incidence 0.97 Percent
About half of unanticipated admissions related to anesthesia; risk factors include age, ASA class
Oral Contraceptive Use Ups Surgery Risk in Crohn’s
Long-term use of oral contraceptives, especially combination type, linked to increased surgery risk
Patient Experience Linked to Urologic CA Surgical Outcomes
Less prolonged hospitalization, fewer nursing-sensitive complications in high-performing hospitals
ASCO: Follow-Up Care Lacking for Black Women With Breast Cancer
Genetic testing, risk-reducing surgery more likely for whites, Hispanics
