Table 1 Mortality rates of surgical and nonsurgical treatments
| Total | Surgical treatment | Nonsurgical treatment | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient number | 807 | 691 | 116 | |
| Death 1 year after the traumatic event | 134 (16.6%) | 83 (12.0%) | 51 (44.4%) | < 0.001 |
| Death 2 years after the traumatic event | 318 (39.4%) | 247 (35.7%) | 71 (61.2%) | < 0.001 |