Comorbid depression associated with non-routine discharge following craniotomy for low-grade gliomas and benign tumors - a nationwide readmission database analysis.
Casey A JarvisMichelle LinLi DingAlex JulianSteven L GiannottaGabriel ZadaWilliam J MackFrank J AttenelloPublished in: Acta neurochirurgica (2020)
Depression is prevalent in patients with LGG and BBT and is associated with increased risk of non-routine discharge following surgical intervention. The increased likelihood of non-routine disposition is greater for males than that for females. Awareness of the risk factors for depression may aid in early screening and intervention and improve overall patient outcomes.