On the question of classification of complications in neurosurgery (literature review)
https://doi.org/10.56618/2071-2693-2025-17-1-59
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Abstract
The problem of surgical complications is widely discussed among neurosurgeons. Despite the presence of a large number of studies, there is uncertainty both in terminology and in the classification of complications. Currently, neurosurgery uses various scales of complications, both general and specific. The review presents the main modern classifications of surgical complications, outlines the underlying approaches, as well as their advantages and disadvantages. The issues of systematization of intraoperative complications are considered separately.
About the Authors
P. G. Shnyakin
Krasnoyarsk State Medical University named after Professor V. F. Voyno-Yasenetsky; Regional Clinical Hospital
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Pavel G. Shnyakin – Dr. of Sci. (Med.), Full Professor, Head at the Department of Traumatology, Orthopedics and Neurosurgery, Krasnoyarsk State Medical University named after Professor V. F. Voyno-Yasenetsky; Head at the Regional Vascular Center, Regional Clinical Hospital
1 Partizana Zheleznyak street, Krasnoyarsk, 660022
3а Partizana Zheleznyak street, Krasnoyarsk, 660022
P. G. Rudenko
Krasnoyarsk State Medical University named after Professor V. F. Voyno-Yasenetsky; Regional Clinical Hospital
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Pavel G. Rudenko – Cand. of Sci. (Med.), Assistant at the Department of Traumatology, Orthopedics and Neuro surgery, Krasnoyarsk State Medical University named after Professor V. F. Voyno-Yasenetsky; Neurosurgeon at the Neurosurgical Depart ment No. 1, Regional Clinical Hospital
1 Partizana Zheleznyak street, Krasnoyarsk, 660022
3а Partizana Zheleznyak street, Krasnoyarsk, 660022
A. V. Botov
Krasnoyarsk State Medical University named after Professor V. F. Voyno-Yasenetsky; Regional Clinical Hospital
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Anton V. Botov – Cand. of Sci. (Med.), Assistant at the De partment of Traumatology, Orthopedics and Neurosur gery, Krasnoyarsk State Medical University named after Professor V. F. Voyno-Yasenetsky; Head at the Neurosurgery Department No. 2, Regional Clinical Hospital
1 Partizana Zheleznyak street, Krasnoyarsk, 660022
3а Partizana Zheleznyak street, Krasnoyarsk, 660022
A. S. Loseva
Krasnoyarsk State Medical University named after Professor V. F. Voyno-Yasenetsky
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Anastasia S. Loseva – Resident at the Department of Trau matology, Orthopedics and Neurosurgery
1 Partizana Zheleznyak street, Krasnoyarsk, 660022
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Shnyakin P.G., Rudenko P.G., Botov A.V., Loseva A.S. On the question of classification of complications in neurosurgery (literature review). Russian Neurosurgical Journal named after Professor A. L. Polenov. 2025;17(1):59-68. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.56618/2071-2693-2025-17-1-59. EDN: WMLFRX
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