Table 2 Complications of PVE scored by the Clavien Dindo score and the CIRSE score
Complications Dindo-Clavien | Numbers (percentage) | Complications CIRSE grading | Numbers (percentage) |
|---|---|---|---|
Grade 1 (Any deviation from the normal postoperative course without the need for pharmacological treatment or surgical, endoscopic and radiological interventions) | 11/88 (12,5%) | Grade 1 (Complication during the procedure which could be solved within the same session; no additional therapy, no postprocedure sequelae, ...) | 4/88 (4,5%) |
Grade 2 (Requiring pharmacological treatment with drugs other than such allowed for grade I complications) | 1/88 (1,1%) | Grade 2 (Prolonged observation including overnight stay (as a deviation from the normal post-therapeutic course\48 h) | 6/88 (6,8%) |
Grade 3 (Requiring surgical, endoscopic or radiological intervention) | 1/88 (1,1%) | Grade 3 (Additional postprocedure therapy or prolonged hospital stay (48 h) required; no postprocedure sequelae) | 3/88 (3,4%) |
Grade 4 (Life-threatening complication (including CNS complications)* requiring IC/ICU-management) | 0 (0%) | Grade 4 (Complication causing a permanent mild sequelae (resuming work and independent living)) | 0 (0%) |
Grade 5 (death) | 0 (0%) | Grade 5 (Complication causing a permanent severe sequelae (requiring ongoing assistance in daily life)) | 0 (0%) |
Grade 6 (death) | 0 (0%) |