Table 1.

Operative mortality with regard to indication and timing*

Indication	n	Died	Mortality (%)	>5 d
Refractory severe UC	51	8	15	8
Severe LGIH	5	2	40	0
Toxic megacolon	4	2	50	1

* No mortality in perforation and obstruction group

UC: ulcerative colitis; LGIH: Lower gastrointestinal haemorrhage