Research Article
Pulmonary Complications following Cytoreductive Surgery and Perioperative Chemotherapy in 147 Consecutive Patients
Table 1
Classification of pulmonary adverse event by grade.
| Adverse event | Grade I | Grade II | Grade III | Grade IV |
| Respiratory distress | Mild symptoms | Oxygen therapy or medications required | Endotracheal intubation | Tracheostomy required | Pleural effusion | Asymptomatic | Diuretics required | Thoracentesis required | Compromised, chest tube insertion | Pneumonia | Minimal symptoms | Antibiotics and respiratory therapy | Bronchoscopy | Intubation required |
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