Predicting in-hospital complications after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: a comparison of the Elixhauser and Charlson comorbidity indices
Objective The objective of this study was to determine the ability of the Elixhauser
Comorbidity Index (ECI) and Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) to predict postoperative …
Comorbidity Index (ECI) and Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) to predict postoperative …
Elixhauser comorbidity measure is superior to Charlson comorbidity index in-predicting hospital complications following elective posterior cervical decompression and …
SZ Maron, SN Neifert, WA Ranson, DA Nistal… - World Neurosurgery, 2020 - Elsevier
Objective The predictive ability of Elixhauser Comorbidity Index (ECI) and Charlson
Comorbidity Index (CCI) have been compared in orthopedic and gastrointestinal surgery; …
Comorbidity Index (CCI) have been compared in orthopedic and gastrointestinal surgery; …
Perioperative neurological complications following anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: clinical impact on 317,789 patients from the national inpatient sample
Background Perioperative neurologic complication after an anterior cervical discectomy and
fusion (ACDF) is uncommon but may have significant clinical consequences. Objective We …
fusion (ACDF) is uncommon but may have significant clinical consequences. Objective We …
Predictors of airway, respiratory, and pulmonary complications following elective anterior cervical discectomy and fusion
M Hardman, AR Bhandarkar, RM Jarrah… - Clinical neurology and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Introduction Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a commonly performed
procedure on the cervical spine. While the procedure is generally well tolerated, respiratory …
procedure on the cervical spine. While the procedure is generally well tolerated, respiratory …
Development and external validation of a risk calculator for prediction of major complications and readmission after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion
Study Design. A retrospective, case-control study. Objective. We aim to build a risk calculator
predicting major perioperative complications after anterior cervical fusion. In addition, we …
predicting major perioperative complications after anterior cervical fusion. In addition, we …
Relationship between ASA scores and 30-day readmissions in patients undergoing anterior cervical discectomy and fusion
Study Design. Retrospective study of prospectively collected data. Objective. To assess the
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score as an independent predictor of 30 …
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score as an independent predictor of 30 …
Factors affecting length of stay and complications after elective anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: a study of 2164 patients from the American College of …
Study Design: Retrospective review of the prospective American College of Surgeons
National Surgical Quality Improvement Project (ACS NSQIP) database with 30-day follow-up …
National Surgical Quality Improvement Project (ACS NSQIP) database with 30-day follow-up …
Using predictive modeling and machine learning to identify patients appropriate for outpatient anterior cervical fusion and discectomy
KY Wang, KV Suresh, V Puvanesarajah, M Raad… - Spine, 2021 - journals.lww.com
Study Design. Retrospective, case–control. Objective. The aim of this study was to use
predictive modeling and machine learning to develop novel tools for identifying patients who …
predictive modeling and machine learning to develop novel tools for identifying patients who …
Utility of preoperative laboratory testing in assessing risk of adverse outcomes after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: insights from national surgical registry
Background Preoperative laboratory tests are varied in their administration among
physicians, and previous studies have published conflicting reports on their utility. Anterior …
physicians, and previous studies have published conflicting reports on their utility. Anterior …
Risk Factors for Medical and Surgical Complications after 1–2-Level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Procedures
Background: Postoperative complications after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion
(ACDF) have a significant impact on clinical outcomes and health care resource use …
(ACDF) have a significant impact on clinical outcomes and health care resource use …