Early Discharge for Anterior Cervical Fusion Surgery: Prediction of Readmission and Special Considerations for Older Adults

Early Discharge for Anterior Cervical Fusion Surgery: Prediction of Readmission and Special Considerations for Older Adults

Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is the standard surgical management for disc herniation and spondylosis worldwide and reportedly performed with short hospitalization and early discharge (ED). However, it is unknown if ED improves the outcomes of ACDF including among older adults. This...

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Main Authors: Yu-Chun Chen, Jau-Ching Wu, Hsuan-Kan Chang, Wen-Cheng Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-02-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
early discharge (ED)
incidence rates
readmission
reoperation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/16/4/641

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