2014
DOI: 10.1097/01.prs.0000436833.11442.8d
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Predictors of Readmission after Outpatient Plastic Surgery

Abstract: Unplanned readmission after outpatient plastic surgery is infrequent and compares favorably to rates of readmission among other specialties. Obesity, wound infection within 30 days of the index operation, and American Society of Anesthesiologists class 3 or 4 physical status are independent predictors of readmission. As procedures continue to transition into outpatient settings and the drive to improve patient care persists, these findings will serve to optimize outpatient surgery use.

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“…13 Of the few studies that have focused on readmissions in the outpatient surgery setting, readmissions have been linked to surgical complications, obesity, and increased patient age. 14,15…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…13 Of the few studies that have focused on readmissions in the outpatient surgery setting, readmissions have been linked to surgical complications, obesity, and increased patient age. 14,15…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, results of studies analyzing the effect of BMI on the clinical outcome are discrepant. While some authors failed to confirm preoperative BMI as an independent predictor of surgical complications [14,31,32], others suggest that the incidence of complications is roughly twice as high in those with BMI 30 kg/m 2 compared with those with BMI ,30 kg/m 2 [29,33]. Overall, Gunnarson et al [3] did not believe there are strong scientific grounds for using BMI alone as a tool to assess indication for surgery.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The unplanned readmission rate of 7.11% associated with inpatient plastic surgery was higher than the 1.94% rate seen in outpatient plastic surgery procedures from the same dataset [17]. This may be expected as individuals receiving surgery in an outpatient setting are often healthier at baseline and have a corresponding lower risk for subsequent complications.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%