Predicting Readmission and Leak Rates Following Colectomy with Red Cell Distribution Width: A Simple but Effective Test

• Main Authors: Kyle G Cologne (Author), Loriel Liwanag (Author), Bikash Devaraj (Author), Elizabeth Arcila (Author), Glenn T Ault (Author), Adrian E Ortega (Author), Anthony J Senagore (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Global Journal of Perioperative Medicine - Peertechz Publications, 2017-02-16.
• Subjects: Research Article
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<p><strong>Introduction:</strong> Prediction of readmission as a result of either delayed presentation of infection, or worse an anastomotic leak is difficult. Efficient reduction in the length of stay and being able to predict problematic patients who may be readmitted or develop...