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Postoperative Complications

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Original Date of Publication: 01 Nov 2001
Reviewed by: Stanley J. Swierzewski, III, M.D.
Last Reviewed: 01 Nov 2001

Original Source: http://www.surgerychannel.com/colonresection/postoperative-complications.shtml

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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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