Predicting reoperation and readmission for head and neck free flap patients using machine learning.

Stephanie Y Wang Louis-Xavier Barrette Jinggang J Ng Neel R SangalSteven B CannadyRobert M Brody Andrés M Bur Jason A Brant

Published in: Head & neck (2024)

XGBoost was used to predict 30-day readmission and reoperation for HN free flap patients. Findings may be used to assist clinicians and patients in shared decision-making and improve data collection in future database iterations.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
emergency department
patient reported outcomes
machine learning