{Reference Type}: Editorial {Title}: Complications and consequences: short-term harm has long-term impact. {Author}: Jackson AIR;Moonesinghe SR;Grocott MPW; {Journal}: BJA Open {Volume}: 8 {Issue}: 0 {Year}: 2023 Dec 暂无{DOI}: 10.1016/j.bjao.2023.100233 {Abstract}: In this editorial, we discuss a large observational study demonstrating increased healthcare usage and higher mortality over 2 yr in patients who experienced specific postoperative complications. These findings are in keeping with the existing literature and draw into focus the need for ongoing work to understand and communicate these long-term consequences to patients.