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Re-admissions (n = 244)
| Reason | n | % |
|---|---|---|
| Intra-abdominal abscess | 50 | 20 |
| Wound infection | 20 | 8 |
| Gastrointestinal bleeding | 16 | 7 |
| Delayed gastric emptying | 14 | 6 |
| Abdominal pain | 12 | 5 |
| Pancreatic fistula | 11 | 5 |
| Fever | 11 | 5 |
| Nausea/vomiting | 10 | 4 |
| Failure to thrive | 10 | 4 |
| Dehydration | 9 | 4 |
| Pneumonia | 7 | 3 |
| Other | 74 | 30 |
