Incidence and risk factors for unplanned readmission after colorectal surgery: A meta-analysis.
Joel D'SouzaSimon RichardsTimothy EglintonFrank FrizellePublished in: PloS one (2023)
Increased comorbidity, stoma formation, and postoperative complications are clinically relevant predictors of UR after CRS. These risk factors are readily identifiable before discharge and serve as clinically relevant targets for readmission risk-reducing strategies. Successful readmission prediction may facilitate the efficient allocation of healthcare resources.