Key result
Major intraoperative adverse events (severity class ≥3) were associated with a higher risk of any postoperative complication compared to minor events (OR 3.8; 95% CI 1.9-7.4; p<0.001).
Why the study?
Do major intraoperative adverse events correlate with worse 30-day postoperative outcomes compared with minor intraoperative adverse events?
Observational (n=9,292)
Yes
Do major intraoperative adverse events correlate with worse 30-day postoperative outcomes compared with minor intraoperative adverse events?
Odds Ratio: 3.8 (95% CI 1.9–7.4)
p-value: p=<0.001
A novel 6-point severity classification system for intraoperative adverse events demonstrated high internal consistency and construct validity, with major events correlating with significantly higher risks of 30-day postoperative complications.
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Major events associated with more complications; leaves open whether severity classification improves risk stratification or outcomes.
Kaafarani et al. (2014) conducted an observational in Intraoperative adverse events (n=9,292). Major intraoperative adverse events (severity class ≥3) vs. Minor intraoperative adverse events (severity class <3) was evaluated on Any postoperative complication (OR 3.8, 95% CI 1.9-7.4, p=<0.001). Major intraoperative adverse events (severity class ≥3) were associated with a higher risk of any postoperative complication compared to minor events (OR 3.8; 95% CI 1.9-7.4; p<0.001).
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