Table 4 Impact of theatre delays on patient outcomes for those with appendicitis
Theatre <8 hrs (N = 306) | Theatre ≥8 hrs (N = 297) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Perforation | 66 (21.5%) | 41 (13.8%) | 0.008 |
Conversion to open | 6 (1.96%) | 11 (3.7%) | 0.148 |
LOS* ( range ) | 3 days (1–12) | 3 days (1–20) | 0.488 |
Readmission | 20 (6.54%) | 17 (5.72%) | 0.403 |
Collection | 11(3.59%) | 13 (4.38%) | 0.528 |