Table 5 Symptoms delaying discharge
From: Enhanced recovery in colorectal surgery: a multicentre study
Total (n = 300) | Number of patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Vomiting or nausea | 36 | 12 |
Fatigue | 20 | 6.7 |
Fever of unknown origin | 14 | 4.7 |
Constipation | 9 | 3 |
Dizziness | 6 | 2 |
Pain | 6 | 2 |
Urine retention | 5 | 1.7 |
Depression, confusion | 4 | 1.3 |
Diarrhoea | 3 | 1 |
Scant diuresis | 3 | 1 |
Other symptoms | 26 | 8.7 |
Total | 94 | 31.3 |