Emergency conditions covered by the general surgical service range from non-specific abdominal pain and abscesses to life-threatening conditions such as acute abdominal bleeding and ruptured spleen.

On the John Radcliffe Hospital site there is a specialist assessment and treatment unit for surgical emergencies:

The unit provides dedicated triage and assessment for patients presenting with surgical problems, and patients requiring admission are housed within the unit.

The SEU provides a single service from assessment to discharge.

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