Table 2 Baseline characteristics and indications for surgery among patients who underwent emergency laparotomy at Muhimbili Nationa Hospital 2021
Variables | Mean ± SD | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|---|
Age group | ||
< 44 | 19 (17.11) | |
44–60 | 26 (23.40) | |
61–75 | 42 (37.80) | |
> 75 | 24 (21.60) | |
Median age | 49 (36,59) | |
Sex | ||
Male | 71 (64.00) | |
Female | 40 (36.00) | |
Mean body weight (Kgs) | 63.80 (± 9.93) | |
Mean Haemoglobin (g/dl) | 11.22 (± 2.98) | |
Pre-operative diagnosis | ||
Peritonitis | 49 (44.10) | |
Intestinal obstruction | 41 (36.90) | |
Abdominal visceral injury | 7 (6.30) | |
Diaphragmatic tear | 2 (1.80) | |
Enterocutaneous fistula | 6 (5.40) | |
Others | 6 (5.40) | |
TOTAL | ( n = 111) | |