nderstanding the patients that need but do not undergo emergency abdominal surgery
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Older adults with pathology requiring an emergency laparotomySurgery
- Registration Number
- ISRCTN14556210
- Lead Sponsor
- HS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 700
Inclusion Criteria
1. 65 years or older
2. Requires emergency laparotomy for pathology consistent with inclusion into NELA
3. Does not undergo emergency laparotomy
4. Had review by trained surgeon
Exclusion Criteria
1. Under 65 years of age
2. No surgical review
3. Failed conservative management
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Observational
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method 90-day mortality after decision not to undergo emergency laparotomy measured by patient records
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method The reasoning behind the NOLAP decision measured using patient records at the time