Triage and Outcomes for a Whole Cohort of Patients Presenting for Major Emergency Abdominal Surgery Including the No-LAP Population: A Prospective Single-Center Observational Study
Abstract:Background:Clinical outcomes for patients with an indication for major emergency abdominal surgery, who do not proceed to the operating room, are not well characterised in the existing literature. Triage criteria may vary between centres, which could significantly impact reported postoperative outcomes. Methods:We aimed to characterise the entire population presenting with an indication for acute high-risk abdominal surgery, including patients not proceeding to surgery, in a prospective observational single-ce… Show more
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