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.