A206 PREDICTORS OF HOSPITAL READMISSION FOLLOWING LIVER TRANSPLANTATION: A SINGLE CENTRE EXPERIENCE

Abstract Background Liver transplantation is a life saving procedure for patients with end stage liver disease or hepatocellular carcinoma. Morbidity and mortality rates have dramatically declined with the evolution of the procedure. However, hospital readmission after discharge is still common and increases healthcare costs. Aims The purpose of this study is to determine predictors of hospital readmission in patients that underwent liver transplantation. Methods This is a retrospective study conducted at London Health Sciences Centre, a tertiary care centre, in London, Ontario, Canada. All patient who underwent liver transplantation between 2012 and 2016 were included in this study. Charts were reviewed to collect patient demographics, donor organ variables, readmission rates, and post-operative complications. Statistical analysis was performed with multivariable logistic regression. A p value