Association of Indication for Colectomy and Surgical Readmission

Abstract

Objective: To determine if 30-day post-operative outcomes, specifically readmissions, differ by surgical indication following colectomy.Methods: We queried the 2012-2015 American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Tyler Wahl (University Of Alabama At Birmingham, Department Of Surgery)
  2. Daniel I. Chu (University Of Alabama At Birmingham, Department Of Surgery)
  3. Lauren E. Goss (University of Alabama at Birmingham)
  4. Caroline Jones (University Of Alabama At Birmingham, Department Of Surgery)
  5. Margaret Romine (University Of Alabama At Birmingham, Department Of Surgery)
  6. Robert Hollis (University Of Alabama At Birmingham, Department Of Surgery)
  7. Joshua S. Richman (University Of Alabama At Birmingham, Department Of Surgery)
  8. Gregory Kennedy (University Of Alabama At Birmingham, Department Of Surgery)
  9. Melanie S. Morris (University of Alabama at Birmingham)

Topic Area

Colorectal Surgery

Session

QS-GS/CRS » Quick-Shot Presentations: General / Colorectal Surgery (15:00 - Thursday, 21st September, Ireland 406)