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World J Radiol. Oct 28, 2026; 18(10): 125901
Published online Oct 28, 2026. doi: 10.4329/wjr.125901
Table 1 Legacy Society of Interventional Radiology A-F outcome-based complication classification[10]
SIR class
Severity group
Definition
AMinor complicationNo therapy required; no consequence
BMinor complicationNominal therapy required; no consequence; may include overnight admission for observation only
CMajor complicationRequires therapy; minor hospitalization for less than 48 hours
DMajor complicationRequires major therapy, unplanned increase in level of care, prolonged hospitalization for more than 48 hours
EMajor complicationResults in permanent adverse sequelae
FMajor complicationDeath


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