Hand Surgery in the Ambulatory Surgery Center.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.ocl.2017.08.009.
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Abstract
Outpatient surgery, especially in free-standing ambulatory surgery centers (ASC), provides a safe, cost-effective option for a variety of surgical procedures and has become the preferred choice over inpatient and hospital-based outpatient surgery for most hand and wrist procedures. Complication rates after ASC hand surgery are low (0.2%-2.5%). Patient dissatisfaction with ASC surgery is primarily associated with postoperative nausea and vomiting and inadequate pain control.
Medical subject headings
- Ambulatory Care Facilities
- Ambulatory Surgical Procedures
- Hand
- Orthopedic Procedures
Anatomy
- hand