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Reasons for elective surgery cancellation in a referral hospital
Ha Ezike1, Vo Ajuzieogu, Ao Amucheazi
1Department of Anesthesia College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu.
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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