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All causes of death in surgery and comparison groups
| Cause of Death | Surgery Group | Comparison Group |
|---|---|---|
| SUDEP | 14 | 5 |
| Tumor/cancer | 8 | 2 |
| Cardiovascular disease | 5 | 1 |
| Suicide/accidental | 3 | 2 |
| Systemic sclerosis | - | 1 |
| COPD | - | 1 |
| Status epilepticus | 1 | - |
| Diabetes | 1 | - |
| ALS | 1 | - |
| Lupus | 1 | 1 |
| TOTAL | 34 | 13 |
