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Reasons for delayed surgery beyond 48 hours.
| Reasons for surgical delay beyond 48 hrs* | n (% of total no. of reasons) |
|---|---|
| Use of anticoagulants/antiplatelets | 14 (5.7) |
| System-related issues | 55 (22.4) |
| Awaiting patient & family decision | 40 (16.3) |
| Medically unfit | 45 (18.4) |
| Pending investigations | 42 (17.1) |
| Referral to other disciplines (CVM, Anaesthesia, Others) | 46 (18.8) |
| Unknown | 3 (1.2) |
Note: * Each patient can have more than 1 reason for surgical delay.
