Examining readmissions following outpatient microlaryngeal surgery.

Publication/Presentation Date

8-1-2023

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to examine readmissions following microlaryngeal surgery. It was hypothesized that airway surgical procedures would have higher rates of readmission.

DESIGN: Retrospective review.

METHODS: Outpatient microlaryngeal surgeries from May 1, 2018 to November 27, 2022 were reviewed. Readmissions related to the original surgery within a 30-day postoperative period were examined. Patient demographics, body mass index, American Society of Anesthesiologist class, comorbidities, type of surgery, ventilation techniques, and operative times were examined and compared.

RESULTS: Out of 480 procedures analyzed, 19 (4.0%) resulted in a readmission, 9 (1.9%) of which were for glottic stenosis management. Undergoing an airway procedure was significantly associated with a readmission (

CONCLUSION: Readmissions from microlaryngeal surgery are seldom reported but nonetheless occur. Identifying factors that may place a procedure at risk for readmission can help improve surgical quality of care.

LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 4.

Volume

8

Issue

4

First Page

946

Last Page

952

ISSN

2378-8038

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

37621263

Department(s)

Department of Surgery, Network Office of Research and Innovation

Document Type

Article

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