Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8671836 | Journal of Vascular Surgery | 2018 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
The 30-day readmission rate after major LEA is high, with wound infections accounting for a significant proportion of these readmissions. There was no difference in readmission rates based on level of amputation. Those undergoing BKA were more likely to present with stump complications requiring a surgical intervention, and often a higher level of amputation. Identification of high-risk patients may play a role in reducing postoperative readmissions and stump complications.
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Authors
John MD, Charles MD, Larry MD, Issam MD, Saadat MD, Evan C. MD, Karan MD,