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Postoperative Complications

Most colon resections, both open and laparoscopic, heal without problems; however, all surgical procedures carry risk. Complications associated with colon resection are infection, injury to surrounding organs during the procedure, and leakage from the anastomosis.

Symptoms that can indicate a postsurgical complication include the following:

• Drainage, bleeding, or swelling at the incision site
• Pain unrelieved by medication and comfort measures
• Rectal bleeding
• Sudden fever

The appearance of any one of these symptoms should be reported immediately to the surgeon.

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