Table 2 Expert opinion on timing of surgery in common surgical emergencies
n-43(%) | |
|---|---|
Immediate Surgery | |
Mesenteric Event | 37 (86) |
Evisceration | 27 (62.8) |
Hemodynamic Instability due to bleeding | 42 (97.7) |
Surgery Within an Hour | |
Incarcerated Hernia | 35 (83.3) |
Perforated Viscus | 35 (83.3) |
Necrotizing Fasciitis* | 34 (79.1) |
Surgery Within 6 Hours | |
Soft Tissue Infection (Abscess) | 37 (86) |
Appendicitis* | 36 (83.7) |
Cholecystitis* | 29 (67.4) |
Surgery Within 24–48 Hours | |
Second Look Laparotomy | 41 (95.3) |