Abstract:INTRODUCTION:
Hospitalizations and readmissions in cirrhosis patients pose a significant economic burden to the health care system. Readmission rates are high for patients with decompensated cirrhosis; 30-day rates are as high as 30–40%. We aimed to identify the frequency and predictors of 30-day readmission rates in patients with decompensated cirrhosis admitted to two academic hospitals.
METHODS:
Using research informatics and validated ICD-10 codes, … Show more
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