Table 1.

Definitions of common adverse events following total gastrectomy.

Common Adverse Event	Definition	Grades
Esophageal Anastomotic Leak	Clinical signs and symptoms or radiologic confirmation of esophageal anastomotic leak, without development of fistula	1: Bedside Care or Oral Medication 2: Intervenous Medications or Transfusion 3: Radiologic, endoscopic, or operative intervention required 4: Resulting in chronic disability or organ resection 5: Death
Intra-Abdominal Abscess	Clinical signs and symptoms or radiologic diagnosis of intraabdominal abscess or peritonitis without evidence of an anastomotic leak
Duodenal Stump Leak	Clinical signs and symptoms or radiologic confirmation of duodenal stump leak, without development of fistula