Peter Adamson1, Wesley Peters1, Cory Janney2, Vinod Panchbhavi1. 1. University of Texas Medical Branch, 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX, 77550, USA. 2. Naval Medical Center San Diego, 34800 Bob Wilson Drive, Suite 112, San Diego, CA, 92134, USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: This study evaluates the safety of foot and ankle outpatient surgeries at a freestanding ambulatory surgery centers. METHODS: A total of 1352 cases were evaluated for adverse events in a retrospective review of all foot and ankle cases performed over a 5-year period at a single center. RESULTS: The rate of adverse events was 2.3%, with 31 identified over the 5-year period (23 infections, 5 symptomatic thromboembolisms, 3 postoperative hospital transfers). DISCUSSION: The rate of postoperative adverse events in outpatient foot and ankle procedures is low. These surgeries can be performed safely in an outpatient setting at an ASC. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV, Case Series.
BACKGROUND: This study evaluates the safety of foot and ankle outpatient surgeries at a freestanding ambulatory surgery centers. METHODS: A total of 1352 cases were evaluated for adverse events in a retrospective review of all foot and ankle cases performed over a 5-year period at a single center. RESULTS: The rate of adverse events was 2.3%, with 31 identified over the 5-year period (23 infections, 5 symptomatic thromboembolisms, 3 postoperative hospital transfers). DISCUSSION: The rate of postoperative adverse events in outpatient foot and ankle procedures is low. These surgeries can be performed safely in an outpatient setting at an ASC. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV, Case Series.
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