Total Abdominal Colectomies With Proctectomy Are Associated With Higher 30-Day Readmission Rates in Children With Ulcerative Colitis
Hospital readmissions are a burden on patients and families and place a financial strain on the health care system. Thirty-day readmission rates for adult patients undergoing colectomy are as high as 30%. Inflammatory bowel disease is a risk factor for readmission. TAC procedures that included a proctectomy had significantly higher readmissions rates compared to TAC alone.
