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Summary of post-operative complications suffered by time frame
| Early | Late | |
|---|---|---|
| Minor |
Nausea/vomiting requiring IV fluids (n=1) Surgical site SSTI (n=2) |
Vitamin or mineral deficiency (n=3) |
| Major |
Hospital readmission (n=1) ED visit/discharge (n=2) |
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Early—within 30 days post-surgery, late—greater than 30 days post-surgery
IV intravenous, SSTI skin and soft tissue infection, ED emergency department
