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The role of timely diagnosis and surgical intervention in improving patient outcomes remains debated. This study investigates the impact of \u201ctime to diagnosis\u201d (TTD) and \u201ctime to surgical treatment\u201d (TTS) on the outcomes of NF patients, with a specific focus on the first six hours of critical diagnosis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A retrospective analysis was conducted for patients hospitalized with NF between June 2016 and June 2023. Demographic data, comorbidities, clinical features, treatment, and outcomes were analyzed. The study stratified patients based on TTD (early (\u2264\u20096\u00a0h) vs. delayed (&gt;\u20096\u00a0h) and TTS (\u2264\u20096 vs.\u2009&gt;\u20096\u00a0h). Outcomes included severity scores, intensive care unit admission, length of stay (LOS), and mortality.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      One hundred and twenty-one patients were diagnosed with NF with a mortality rate of 10%. Early diagnosis (\u2264\u20096\u00a0h) was associated with lower mortality (5.7% vs. 13.2%) and shorter LOS (17 vs. 27 days) compared to delayed diagnosis. Early diagnosis was associated with a lower Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) score compared to delayed diagnosis (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.02). A combined analysis of TTD and TTS revealed that the group with early diagnosis and early treatment (TTD and TTS were \u2264\u20096\u00a0h) had a 3% mortality rate, and 7% of them had a SOFA score\u2009&gt;\u20099. In contrast, delayed diagnosis (TTD\u2009&gt;\u20096\u00a0h) was significantly associated with increased mortality, regardless of the TTS.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Timely diagnosis within 6\u00a0h is crucial for improving outcomes in NF. While early surgical intervention is vital, our findings suggest that the time to diagnosis and subsequent resuscitation efforts may significantly impact survival. This study highlights the importance of optimizing early recognition and diagnosis in the emergency room to reduce delays and improve patient prognosis in NF. 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