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Distribution of pathology and corresponding mortality
| Pathology | Number | 30-day mortality |
|---|---|---|
| Malignancy | 329 (%) | 48 (%) |
| Postoperative complication | 257 (%) | 39 (%) |
| Adhesions | 181 (%) | 21 (%) |
| Peptic ulcer disease | 144 (%) | 17 (%) |
| Hernia | 108 (%) | 18 (%) |
| Vascular insufficiency | 92 (%) | 39 (%) |
| Diverticulitis | 67 (%) | 7 (%) |
| Crohn’s disease | 64 (%) | 0 (%) |
| Ulcerative colitis | 45 (%) | 2 (%) |
| Volvulus | 25 (%) | 3 (%) |
| None | 15 (%) | 5 (%) |
| Total patients with data | 1,390 (100%) | 205 (14.7%) |
