To test the applicability of the Clavien-Dindo Classification (CDC) in an LMIC setting and to compare the prevalence and severity of complications in patients \<60 and ≥60 years of age a retrospective medical records review is used.
Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is increasing in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMIC) as part of the ongoing epidemiological transition. Surgery is the main treatment and the global health agenda is increasingly putting focus on improving the safety and quality of surgical care in low-resource settings. The current systems for measuring surgical quality are mainly customized for high-income countries. Aim: To test the applicability of the Clavien-Dindo Classification (CDC) in an LMIC setting. Additionally, to compare the prevalence and severity of complications in patients \<60 and ≥60 years of age. Material and methods: Retrospective medical records review for postoperative complications and severity grading using the CDC.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
100
University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska Academy
Gothenburg, Sweden
Clavien-Dindo Grade
Postoperative complications graded by the Clavien-Dindo Classification.
Time frame: February 2020 to March 2020
Age comparison
Comparison of prevalence and severity of complications between patients \<60 and ≥60 years of age.
Time frame: February 2020 to March 2020
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