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  • Craniofacial surgery
  • Healthcare utilization

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  • Postoperative emergency department (ED) visits are common following various surgical procedures.
  • Many ED visits post-discharge are for manageable symptoms like fever or swelling, not just acute complications.
  • Understanding reasons for ED visits after craniosynostosis repair can optimize postoperative care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the most frequent reasons for emergency department (ED) visits within 30 days after craniosynostosis surgery.
  • To inform strategies for improving postoperative care and reducing healthcare utilization.
  • To analyze the characteristics of patients requiring acute care post-craniosynostosis repair.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective chart review of patients undergoing craniosynostosis repair (2003-2023).
  • Inclusion criteria: patients with complete documentation and follow-up.
  • Primary outcome: incidence of ED visits within 30 days; secondary outcomes: time to visit and reasons for visit.

Main Results:

  • 4.8% of 794 patients visited the ED within 30 days post-surgery.
  • Common reasons for ED visits included fever (21%), vomiting (18%), swelling (16%), and surgical site issues (16%).
  • Patients with public insurance had a higher proportion of ED visits compared to those with private insurance.

Conclusions:

  • Fever, vomiting, and surgical site concerns are the main reasons for ED visits post-craniosynostosis surgery.
  • Clear postoperative fever management algorithms and family education on recognizing symptoms can reduce ED visits.
  • Early follow-up appointments may also help mitigate avoidable emergency care utilization.