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  • Surgical Outcomes Research
  • Patient Readmission Analysis
  • Healthcare Quality Improvement

Background:

  • Emergency laparotomy patients frequently face readmissions due to postoperative complications, worsening comorbidities, or non-adherence to care.
  • Understanding readmission patterns is crucial for improving post-surgical care and resource allocation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and synthesize current evidence on the incidence, risk factors, and causes of readmission after emergency laparotomy.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature search across MEDLINE, Embase, and Cochrane Library for studies on non-trauma emergency laparotomy readmissions.
  • Included studies reported readmission rates, risk factors, or causes. Assessed bias using JBI Checklist and evidence certainty with GRADE.

Main Results:

  • Analysis of 10 studies involving 78,387 patients revealed a pooled 30-day hospital readmission rate of 17% (16-19%).
  • Pooled 30-day emergency department utilization was 28% (18-40%). Discharge disposition was identified as a risk factor.
  • Leading causes for readmission included wound complications, abdominal issues, dehydration, and infections.

Conclusions:

  • The 30-day hospital readmission rate following emergency laparotomy falls between 16% and 19%.
  • These significant readmission rates pose a global concern, potentially overwhelming hospital resources and affecting the quality of care for all patients requiring urgent surgical intervention.