Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2873860 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2013 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
This review found that mean LOS after lobectomy is negatively associated with readmission rates, with the maximal effect being before postoperative day 5. Furthermore, facility reimbursement was optimized when LOS was extended to minimize the risk of readmission.
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Authors
Richard K. MD, MBA, J. Russell MS, Anthony J. MD, Megan PA-C, Raja S. MD,