Michael N Mavros, George C Velmahos, Andreas Larentzakis, Daniel Dante Yeh, Peter Fagenholz, Marc de Moya, David R King, Jarone Lee, Haytham M A Kaafarani
BACKGROUND: Little evidence exists regarding the characteristics of intraoperative adverse events (iAEs). METHODS: Administrative data, the American College of Surgeons - National Surgical Quality Improvement Project, and systematic review of operative reports were used to confirm iAEs in abdominal surgery patients. Standard American College of Surgeons - National Surgical Quality Improvement Project data were supplemented with variables including injury type/organ, phase of operation, adhesions, repair type, and intraoperative consultations...
October 2014: American Journal of Surgery