Table 2.
Summary of diagnoses by body mass index group
| Normal (n = 2545) | Overweight (n = 2673) | Obese (n = 2747) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malignancy | 742 (29·2) | 830 (31·1) | 557 (20·3) |
| Appendicitis | 623 (24·5) | 508 (19·0) | 385 (14·0) |
| All other indications | 406 (16·0) | 332 (12·4) | 245 (8·9) |
| Cholecystitis | 299 (11·7) | 558 (20·9) | 791 (28·8) |
| Inflammatory bowel disease | 207 (8·1) | 123 (4·6) | 77 (2·8) |
| Diverticulitis | 47 (1·8) | 75 (2·8) | 65 (2·4) |
| Peptic ulcer disease | 46 (1·8) | 30 (1·1) | 17 (0·6) |
| Ischaemic bowel | 39 (1·5) | 29 (1·1) | 18 (0·7) |
| Other liver or pancreatic disease | 29 (1·1) | 47 (1·8) | 56 (2·0) |
| Hernia | 25 (1·0) | 31 (1·2) | 38 (1·4) |
| Pancreatitis | 24 (0·9) | 27 (1·0) | 34 (1·2) |
| Faecal perforation | 21 (0·8) | 18 (0·7) | 14 (0·5) |
| Gastro-oesophageal reflux | 20 (0·8) | 48 (1·8) | 39 (1·4) |
| Fistula | 17 (0·7) | 17 (0·6) | 17 (0·6) |
| Bariatric indication | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 394 (14·3) |
Values in parentheses are percentages.