ArticleGlobal spine journal2017
Effect of Preoperative Anemia on the Outcomes of Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion.
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- Perioperative Hidden Blood Loss in Elderly Cervical Spondylosis Patients With Anterior Cervical Discectomy Fusion and Influencing Factors.Geriatric orthopaedic surgery & rehabilitation · 2021Article
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- Risk Factors for Prolonged Length of Stay and Readmission After Parathyroidectomy for Renal Secondary Hyperparathyroidism.World journal of surgery · 2020Article
- Factors Associated With Extended Length of Stay and 90-Day Readmission Rates Following ACDF.Global spine journal · 2020Article
- The Relationship Between Gastrointestinal Comorbidities, Clinical Presentation and Surgical Outcome in Patients with DCM: Analysis of a Global Cohort.Journal of clinical medicine · 2020Article
- Preoperative Maximization to Reduce Complications in Spinal Surgery.Global spine journal · 2020Article
- Does the Day of the Week Affect Length of Stay and Hospital Charges Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion?International journal of spine surgery · 2019Article
- Risk factors for extended hospital stay after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: A national versus institutional comparison using propensity score matching.Journal of craniovertebral junction & spineArticle
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designRetrospective cohort study.
objectivePreoperative anemia has been associated with an increased need for blood transfusions and postoperative complications. The effects of anemia on the outcomes of anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) have not been explored. The present study aimed to evaluate the association between preoperative anemia and 30-day complications following ACDF surgery.
methodsData from the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (2005-2012) was used. Preoperative anemia was defined as hematocrit <39% for males and <36% for females. A bivariate analysis was performed on demographic and perioperative variables. Multivariable logistic regression models were employed, adjusting for patient variables, to identify independent risk factors for complications.
resultsA total of 3500 patients were included of which 444 (12.7%) were anemic patients. Multivariate analysis was used to quantify the predictive power of anemia on key postoperative outcomes, while controlling for the other statistically significant. Preoperative anemia was found to be a statistically significant predictor of any complication (odds ratio [OR] = 1.853; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.17-2.934;
conclusionPreoperative anemia appears to be a significant predictor of perioperative complications, reoperation, and extended length of hospital stay in patients undergoing elective ACDF. Future studies should explore outcomes of treatment of preoperative anemia prior to surgery to determine the optimal management strategy.
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