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Postoperative deaths (n = 50)
| Cause of death | n | % |
|---|---|---|
| Septic shock | 12 | 24 |
| Hypovolemic shock | 12 | 24 |
| Acute myocardial infarction | 5 | 10 |
| Pulmonary embolism | 5 | 10 |
| Massive upper gastrointestinal bleeding | 4 | 8 |
| Liver necrosis | 4 | 8 |
| Acute respiratory distress syndrome | 2 | 4 |
| Other | 6 | 12 |
