Table 2 Reasons for readmission to critical care following oesophageal surgery for malignancy
| Reason | Number of patients | % |
|---|---|---|
| Medical | ||
| Respiratory | 424 | 48.6% |
| Cardiac | 64 | 7.3% |
| Sepsis, source unspecified | 40 | 4.6% |
| Renal | 9 | 1.0% |
| Neurological | 11 | 1.3% |
| Other medical complication | 20 | 2.3% |
| Surgical | ||
| Anastomotic leak | 171 | 19.6% |
| Chyle leak | 14 | 1.6% |
| Other surgical cause | 37 | 4.2% |
| Epidural care | 13 | 1.5% |
| Unspecified | 70 | 8% |