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Table 2 Complications recorded as per the POSSUM scoring system

From: Risk adjustment is crucial in comparing outcomes of various surgical modalities in patients with ileal perforation

1. Hemorrhage Wound, Deep, Other

2. Infection – Chest, Wound, Urinary tract, Deep, Septicemia, PUO, Other

3. Wound dehiscence- Superficial, Deep

4. Anastamotic leak

5. Thrombosis- Deep vein thrombosis, Pulmonary embolus,

   Cerebrovascular accident, Myocardial infarct

6. Renal failure

7. Respiratory failure

8. Cardiac failure

9. Hypotension

10. Any other complication