Table 1: Reasons of elective ophthalmic surgery cancellation in Magrabi Eye Hospital, Sana'a.

Cancellation decision maker Reason of cancellation No of patients %
Anesthetist
(98, 68.1%)
Uncontrolled Systemic Hypertension 48 33.3
Uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus (DM) 19 13.2
Chest Infection and Cough 18 12.5
Uncontrolled Systemic Hypertension & DM 6 4.2
Cardiac problems and need cardiac consultation 3 2.1
Difficult intubation 2 1.4
Not fit for general anesthesia 2 1.4
Ophthalmologist
(27, 18.8%)
Uncooperative patients for local anesthesia 11 7.6
Eye Infections (conjunctivitis or blepharitis) 4 2.8
Watery eyes that needs DCR 4 2.8
Need ENT consultation 3 2.1
Facial & hand abscess 2 1.4
High intraocular pressure after local anesthesia 2 1.4
Power of intraocular lens not available 1 0.7
Patient-related factors
(19, 13.1%)
Patient not fasting for general anesthesia 5 3.4
Patient or relative do not want surgery 5 3.4
Did not stop aspirin 4 2.8
Patient found to be pregnant 2 1.4
Patient have diarrhea, postpartum bleeding, urinary tract infection 3 2.1
  Total 144 100

DCR: Dacryocystorhinostomy; ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat.