Complications Frequency Mortality (%)
GI bleeding requiring transfusion 48 (19.5%) 33 (28.0%)
Pancreatitis 1 (0.4%) 1 (4.0%)
Cholecystitis requiring cholecystectomy or drainage 8 (3.3%) 3 (2.5%)
Mesenteric ischemia requiring exploration 30 (12.2%) 19 (16.1%)
Hepatic failure 54 (21.9%) 32 (27.1%)
Prolonged ileus 34 (13.8%) 8 (6.8%)
Clostridium difficile 69 (28.0%) 23 (19.5%)
Unknown 2 (0.8%)