Table 5.
Reasons for continued surgical deferment for patients who have not yet had rescheduled surgery
Reasons For Continued Deferred Surgery | Not Rescheduled (n=49) |
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Rescheduled for a future date | 1 (2.0%) |
In process of acquiring updated imaging and medical clearance before rescheduling | 4 (8.2%) |
Patient expressed wish to delay until Pandemic is over | 20 (40.8%) |
Permanent cancelation due to interim symptom improvement | 3 (6.1%) |
Recommended conservative treatment on follow-up with surgeon or second opinion | 4 (8.2%) |
Patient's surgery delayed due to new or worsening medical comorbidity | 8 (16.3%) |
Patient died before rescheduling surgery | 2 (4.1%) |
Unknown reason for not-rescheduling | 7 (14.3%) |