Table 3 Complications categorised by Clavien-Dindo classification and interventions employed

Intestinal fistula

7 (33.3)

3

V

-Explored then died

2

IIIb

-Explored then recovered

2

II

-Antibiotic coverage + TPN (conservation)

Burst abdomen

6 (28.6)

2

V

- Explored, then died (one developed DVT/PE, and one developed severe pneumonia and both died)

4

IIIb

-Explored then recovered

Renal impairment

3 (14.3)

1

IIIa

-Required nephrostomy tubes, then recovered

2

I

-Proper hydration (conservation)

Paralytic ileus

3 (14.3)

3

I

- Only conservation (no added treatments to the routinely adopted regimens)

Wound infection

2 (9.5)

2

I

- Only conservation (no added treatments to the routinely adopted regimens)