Grade | Definition |
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I | Any deviation from the normal postoperative course without the need for pharmacological treatment or surgical, endoscopic, and radiological intervention |
II | Requiring pharmacological treatment with drugs other than those allowed for grade I complications |
III | Requiring surgical, endoscopic, or radiological intervention |
IIIa | Intervention not under general anesthesia |
IIIb | Intervention under general anesthesia |
IV | Life-threatening complication. Requiring intensive care unit management |
IVa | Single organ dysfunction |
IVb | Multi-organ dysfunction |
V | Death of patient |