Journal of cataract and refractive surgery
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J Cataract Refract Surg · Jan 2006
Incidence and causes of ocular surgery cancellations in an ambulatory surgical center.
To report the incidence and analyze potentially preventable causes of ocular surgery cancellations. ⋯ Among ambulatory ophthalmic surgeries, there was a higher incidence of late cancellations in pediatric cases. Late cancellation rates were highest in cases scheduled in the winter, especially in February. Of the reasons documented for cancellations, 41% were considered "preventable" with proper preoperative counseling and instructions. The costs of late cancellations to the particular institution are estimated to be at least $100 000 per year, or nearly 1 month of scheduled surgeries in a 2-year period.
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J Cataract Refract Surg · Jan 2006
Comment Letter Comparative StudyPain induced by phacoemulsification without sedation using topical or peribulbar anesthesia.