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Clavien-Dindo classification
Pronunciation: KLAH-vee-en DIN-do
Standardized system for grading surgical complications based on the therapeutic intervention required for treatment.
Full Definition
A five-grade classification system developed by Clavien and Dindo that categorizes postoperative complications according to the therapy needed to correct them. Grade I requires no treatment, Grade II needs pharmacological intervention, Grade III requires surgical intervention, Grade IV involves life-threatening complications, and Grade V indicates patient death. This system provides consistent terminology for comparing complication rates across studies and institutions in oncologic surgery literature.
Usage
Usage note: Always capitalize both surnames and include the hyphen between them.
In Context
- "The patient experienced a Grade IIIa complication requiring percutaneous drainage." — Morbidity and mortality report
- "Complications were classified according to the Clavien-Dindo system." — Research methodology
Also known as
Clavien classification
complication grading system
Don't confuse with
CTCAE grading
performance status