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Table 8 Discrepancy in the evaluations of severe complications between surgeons and patients.

From: Outcomes of vaginal hysterectomy for uterovaginal prolapse: a population-based, retrospective, cross-sectional study of patient perceptions of results including sexual activity, urinary symptoms, and provided care

Surgeon

Patient

Complications reported at two-month follow up

Severe

None

Perioperative paresis of the peroneal nerve*

Severe

None

Intra-abdominal bleeding*

Severe

Mild

Two cases of intra-abdominal bleeding* and drainage of vaginal abscess

Severe

Mild

Thrombosis treated with low molecular heparin

None

Severe

Upper UTI 6 weeks postoperative

Mild

Severe

Urinary incontinence that might have increased after operation

Mild

Severe

Vaginal vault abscess 3 weeks postoperative, treated with antibiotics and drainage

Mild

Severe

Dyspareunia because of narrow vagina

Mild

Severe

Upper UTI two months postoperative

Mild

Severe

Vaginal vault infections, 4 cases, 1–3 weeks postoperative, treated with antibiotics

  1. *Complication occurred during hospital stay.