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ArticleWorld neurosurgery: X2023

Predictors of extended length of stay related to craniotomy for tumor resection.

Katharine R Phillips, Alejandro Enriquez-Marulanda, Charles Mackel, Joseph Ogbonna, Justin M Moore, Rafael A Vega, Ron L Alterman

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Article in World neurosurgery: X, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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7 authors.

Katharine R PhillipsDivision of Neurosurgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
Alejandro Enriquez-MarulandaDivision of Neurosurgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
Charles MackelDivision of Neurosurgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
Joseph OgbonnaDepartment of Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
Justin M MooreDivision of Neurosurgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
Rafael A VegaDivision of Neurosurgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
Ron L AltermanDivision of Neurosurgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Hospital length of stay (LOS) related to craniotomy for tumor resection (CTR) is a marker of neurosurgical quality of care. Limiting LOS benefits both patients and hospitals. This study examined which factors contribute to extended LOS (eLOS) at our academic center. Methods: Retrospective medical record review of 139 consecutive CTRs performed between July 2020 and July 2021. Univariate and multivariable analyses determined which factors were associated with an eLOS (≥8 days). Results: Median LOS was 6 days (IQR 3-9 days). Fifty-one subjects (36.7%) experienced an eLOS. Upon univariate analysis, potentially modifiable factors associated with eLOS included days to occupational therapy (OT), physical therapy (PT), and case management clearance ( Conclusion: While some factors driving LOS related to CTR are uncontrollable, expedient pre- and post-operative management may reduce LOS without compromising care.

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Case managementCraniotomy for tumor resectionDispositionLength of stayReadmissionsTherapies

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PMCPMC10139985

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