Introduction: Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) prevalence is as high as 25% and 40–80% of DFUs
become infected (DFI). About 20% of infected ulcers will spread to bone causing diabetic …

METHODS Study identification We performed a search via PubMed using the search terms
surgery AND intitle: readmission OR intitle: readmissions OR intitle: rehospitalization. The …

Background The LACE index has been used to predict the risk of unplanned readmission
within 30 days after hospital discharge in both medical and surgical patients. The aim of this …

Objective Vascular conduit is essential for arterial reconstruction for a number of conditions,
including trauma and atherosclerotic occlusive disease. We have developed a tissue …

Objective Vascular groin incision complications contribute significantly to patients' morbidity
and rising health care costs. Negative pressure therapy over the closed incision decreases …

Background: Revascularization is important for symptom treatment and limb salvage in
peripheral artery disease, yet little data exist on the incidence of post-procedure major …

Importance Ambulatory surgery in geriatric populations is increasingly prevalent. Prior
studies have demonstrated the association between frailty and readmissions in the inpatient …

Background: Thirty-day readmission rates have gained increasing importance as a key
quality metric. A significant number of patients are hospitalized for the management of …

Objective Readmission is associated with high mortality, morbidity, and cost. We used the
American College of Surgeons National Surgery Quality Improvement Program (ACS …

Object Unplanned hospital readmission represents a large financial burden on the Centers
for Medicare and Medicaid Services, commercial insurance payers, hospitals, and individual …