Table 2.
Description of the 14 postoperative complications assessed in this NIS analysis to examine the impact of readmission on outpatient ACDF.
| Postoperative Complication | Required Readmission | Did Not Require Readmission | P value | Odds Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durotomy | 0/83 | 1/1,445 | 1.000 | N/A |
| Arm Paralysis | 0/83 | 0/1,445 | N/A | N/A |
| Leg Paralysis | 0/83 | 0/1,445 | N/A | N/A |
| Paraplegia | 0/83 | 0/1,445 | N/A | N/A |
| Postoperative Infection | 0/83 | 0/1,445 | N/A | N/A |
| Hematoma/Seroma | 0/83 | 1/1,445 | 1.000 | N/A |
| Foreign Body Retainment | 0/83 | 0/1,445 | N/A | N/A |
| Acute Reaction to Foreign Body | 0/83 | 0/1,445 | N/A | N/A |
| Rh-Incompatible Reaction | 0/83 | 0/1,445 | N/A | N/A |
| Other Transfusion Reaction | 0/83 | 0/1,445 | N/A | N/A |
| Respiratory Complications | 0/83 | 0/1,445 | N/A | N/A |
| Acute Posthemorrhagic Anemia | 0/83 | 0/1,445 | N/A | N/A |
| Dysphonia | 0/83 | 0/1,445 | N/A | N/A |
| Red Blood Cell Transfusion | 0/83 | 0/1,445 | N/A | N/A |