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. 2015 Jul;7(7):1174–1180. doi: 10.3978/j.issn.2072-1439.2015.06.07

Table 4. Distribution of complications according to the TM&M classification system.

TM&M grade TM&M definition/treatment performed Distribution of complications according to TM&M grading (n=34)
I Adverse event which alters the standard postoperative course without requiring a specific treatment 0
II Pharmacologic treatment or minor intervention required 10
IIIa Surgical, radiologic, endoscopic treatment, or multi-therapy required without general anesthesia 8
IIIb Surgical, radiologic, endoscopic treatment, or multi-therapy required with general anesthesia 4
IVa Intensive care unit treatment for single organ dysfunction required 8
IVb Intensive care unit treatment for multiple organ dysfunction required 1
V Adverse event which leads to death 3

TM&M, the thoracic morbidity and mortality.