Key result
Emergency laparotomy in the UK was associated with an overall 30-day mortality rate of 14.8%, which increased to 17.5% in the presence of abdominal sepsis (p=0.027).
Why the study?
What is the current spectrum and 30-day mortality of emergency laparotomies in the UK?
Population
1,708 consecutive patients undergoing an emergency laparotomy from 35 National Health Service hospitals
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
30 days
Authors
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Associated with high 30-day mortality after emergency laparotomy, especially with sepsis; leaves open optimal strategies to improve outcomes in this UK cohort.
Observational (n=1,708)
Yes
What is the current spectrum and 30-day mortality of emergency laparotomies in the UK?
Emergency laparotomy in the UK carries a high 30-day mortality rate of 14.8%, highlighting the need for routine consultant involvement and critical care.
Barrow et al. (2013) conducted an observational in Emergency laparotomy (n=1,708). Emergency laparotomy was evaluated on unadjusted 30-day mortality. Emergency laparotomy in the UK was associated with an overall 30-day mortality rate of 14.8%, which increased to 17.5% in the presence of abdominal sepsis (p=0.027).
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