Key result
Among patients undergoing major emergency abdominal surgery, 47.8% were readmitted within 180 days, with an ASA score of 3 significantly increasing the risk of 180-day readmission (HR 1.44).
Why the study?
Although many patients are emergently readmitted after major emergency abdominal surgery, limited knowledge exists regarding the long-term consequences.
What are the risks and causes of short-term and long-term readmission in patients undergoing major emergency abdominal surgery?
Cohort (n=504)
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What are the risks and causes of short-term and long-term readmission in patients undergoing major emergency abdominal surgery?
Hazard Ratio: 1.44 (95% CI 1.06–1.95)
p-value: p=0.002
Close to 50% of patients undergoing major emergency abdominal surgery experience at least one emergency readmission within 180 days, highlighting a prolonged period of vulnerability post-discharge.
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High readmission burden signals need for vigilant post-discharge monitoring in ASA 3 patients; hypothesis-generating for targeted interventions.
Soylu et al. (2023) conducted a cohort in Major emergency abdominal surgery (n=504). ASA score of 3 vs. Lower ASA scores was evaluated on Emergency readmission within 180 days (HR 1.44, 95% CI 1.06-1.95, p=0.002). Among patients undergoing major emergency abdominal surgery, 47.8% were readmitted within 180 days, with an ASA score of 3 significantly increasing the risk of 180-day readmission (HR 1.44).
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