Chapter 35 - Hospital readmission

Question 1

Rate of readmission after vascular surgery by procedure type

Answer 1

TABLE 35.1

Question 2

High volume centers compared to lower centers on readmission

Answer 2

16.8% low volume 12.7% high volume

Question 3

Mortality after open AAA if readmited

Answer 3

1 year mortality 4.5% to 23.4% if readmitted