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Table 1 Grading of complications according to Clavien-Dindo

From: Aspin: neurosurgical aspirin intervention prognostic study — perioperative continuation versus discontinuation of aspirin in lumbar spinal surgery, a randomized controlled, noninferiority trial

Grade

Description

1A

Recovery after non-invasive treatment (e.g., medication, physical therapy)

1B

Recovery after invasive treatment (except for operation in an OR) or admission to intensive care

2

Recovery after (re-)operation in an OR

3A

Complication still persists or is treated at the time of registration

3B

Complication resulting in permanent loss of function or disability

4

Death