Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5731158 | The American Journal of Surgery | 2017 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Approximately 25% of readmissions after colorectal surgery will be to non-index hospitals. Risks factors include greater comorbidities, non-private health insurance, occurrence of an inpatient complication, longer length of stay, greater travel distance, and non-home discharge disposition.
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Authors
Jordan M. M.D., Lyen M.D., Yifei M.S., Kim F. M.D., M.P.H.,