Reasons for attendance at the accident and emergency department before the first planned postoperative clinic visit
| Reason for early postoperative visit | Group A: day case (4/209 operations) | Group B: inpatient (6/228 operations) |
|---|---|---|
| Epistaxis | 1 | 4 |
| Cellulitis | 1 | — |
| Patient concern about tubes | — | 2 |
| “Vague feeling in head” | 1 | — |
| Blood stained tears | 1 | — |









