| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5988712 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2015 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Experiencing a postoperative complication was strongly associated with unplanned readmission. Increased attention toward reducing postoperative complications and earlier outpatient follow-up in these patients may be a viable strategy for decreasing readmissions after pulmonary resection.
Keywords
4.24.4IQR10.4ICD-9VATSACS NSQIPVideo-assisted thoracoscopic surgeryThoracic surgerypulmonary surgical proceduresQuality indicatorsInternational Classification of Diseases, 9th EditionPostoperative complicationsRisk factorsconfidence intervalinterquartile rangeHealth careCenters for Medicare and Medicaid Serviceshazard ratiopatient readmissionPneumonectomyAmerican College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement ProgramVideo-assisted
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Authors
Ravi MD, MSc, Mila H. MD, MS, Karl Y. MD, MS, Clifford Y. MD, MS, MSHS, Malcolm M. MD,