Overall 12% of patients experienced complications specific to the surgery within a year following the procedure.
Link Between Mortality and Post-Surgery Complications Unclear
Is there a correlation between rates of complications after inpatient surgery and mortality? Background: Hospital mortality associated with inpatient surgery varies widely. Hospitals, regulatory agencies and payers have focused on reducing the rates of postoperative complications to reduce rates of mortality. Early recognition and effective management of postoperative complications once they have occurred may be equally […]