Modified dindo-clavien system for registration of perioperative complications in children undergoing adenotonsillectomy.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Surgical procedures in children are among the most commonly performed procedures in otolaryngology. Perioperative safety and documentation of complications are becoming increasingly important. This study investigates perioperative complications in a clinical cohort of children with adenotonsillar hyperplasia undergoing adenotonsillectomy using the standardized Dindo-Clavien reporting system.

Patients and methods

Retrospective evaluation of 402 children who underwent adenotonsillectomy between 2009 and 2015. Patient parameters including all perioperative complications were investigated.

Results

In the study, 124 complications were found (106 mild, 16 severe). According to the Dindo-Clavien classification, 93 grade I, 15 grade II, 5 grade III, 11 grade IV a

SUBMITTER: Arens P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9837099 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature