Reasons for Elective Surgery Cancellation in a Referral Hospital

Overview

Journal Ann Med Health Sci Res

Specialty General Medicine

Date 2012 Dec 5

PMID 23209975

Citations 15

Authors

Ha Ezike

Vo Ajuzieogu

Ao Amucheazi

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Abstract

Background: Case cancellation can be very distressing not only to the patient and relatives but also to health care professionals.

Objectives: This study aims at detecting the causes of case cancellations on the intended day of surgery (DOS) at a tertiary hospital in Enugu that handles both elective and emergency cases.

Methods: The data was extracted retrospectively from the anesthetists' daily activity book during a period of 32 months. The reasons for cancellation were then sorted into one of 5 groups

Results: There were 226 causes of case cancellation. The commonest reasons for cancellation were unavailability of the surgeons (35.8%).

Conclusion: Preventable causes of case cancellation were the most prominent.

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