Multidisciplinary conference for complex surgery leads to improved quality and safety.
Zoe A NorrisMichelle A ZabatHershil PatelNicole A MottoleKimberly AshayeriEaman BalouchConstance MaglarasThemistocles S ProtopsaltisAaron J BucklandCharla R FischerPublished in: Spine deformity (2023)
Following implementation of a multidisciplinary high-risk case conference, 30- and 90-day reoperation and readmission rates, intraoperative complications, and postoperative deep SSIs decreased. Hypotensive events requiring vasopressors increased, but did not result in longer LOS or greater readmissions. These associations suggest a multidisciplinary conference may help improve quality and safety for high-risk spine patients. particularly through minimizing complications and optimizing outcomes in complex spine surgery.
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