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Characteristics of “Mild” complications (N=37).
| Characteristic | Results, n (%) |
| Minimal impact on patient | 28 (76) |
| No consequential effect on final outcome | 27 (73) |
| No or only short-term clinical relevance | 19 (51) |
| No or small amount of intervention required | 19 (51) |
| No notable effect on overall length of stay | 17 (46) |
| Mildly debilitating | 7 (19) |
| Common | 7 (19) |
| Minimal impact on institution | 6 (16) |
| Lasting 1 week to 1 month | 4 (11) |
