Polski przeglad chirurgiczny
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Comparative Study
Efficacy of POSSUM score in predicting the outcome in patients undergoing emergency laparotomy.
Monitoring of surgical outcome is increasingly important part of governance of surgical activity. ⋯ POSSUM scoring is an accurate predictor of mortality and morbidity following emergency laparotomy and is a valid means of assessing adequacy of care provided to the patient. POSSUM can be used for surgical audit to assess and improve the quality of surgical care and helps in better outcome to the patient.