Determinants of 90-day readmission following ventral hernia repair with and without myocutaneous flap reconstruction: a National Readmissions Database analysis.

Patients undergoing myocutaneous flap-based reconstruction have higher readmission rates than those undergoing less complex ventral hernia repair. Socioeconomic disparity as reflected in payer status is a particularly strong predictor of readmission. The data support the concept that focused efforts are needed to optimize patient outcomes for patients requiring more complex repair, including socioeconomically disadvantaged patient populations.