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World J Gastrointest Surg. May 27, 2023; 15(5): 776-787
Published online May 27, 2023. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v15.i5.776
Table 2 Clavien-Dindo classification for donor and recipient complications[55]
Grade
Definition
INon-life threatening. Requires only bedside interventions, postoperative bleeding requiring three units of packed red blood cells, no prolongation of hospital or ICU stay longer than twice the population median
IINo residual disability. Any complication that is potentially life threatening, or requires use of four units of packed red blood cells, or prolongation of hospital stay for > 4 wk or ICU stay for > 5 d
IIIResidual disability. Any complication with residual or lasting functional disability or development of malignant disease
IVLiver failure or death. Requires liver transplantation (grade IVA) or results in death (grade IVB)