Modified Clavien-Dindo Classification for Adverse Events in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Adverse events in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery (OHNS) are inconsistently reported. The Clavien-Dindo Classification has been modified and validated in several surgical subspecialties but has yet to be validated in OHNS.

Objective

To create and validate a modified Clavien-Dindo Classification for OHNS that reflects the severity and duration of harm for complications experienced by patients undergoing OHNS.

Design, setting, and participants

This is a multicenter survey study of subject matter experts (SMEs) from OHNS subspecialties from academic institutions within the US. A literature review identified publications reporting surgical complications in OHNS in the English language between January 2019 and April 2020. Complications were summarized and u

SUBMITTER: Hidalgo CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12559966 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature