postoperative complications
pathologic processes that affect patients after a surgical procedure
wound dehiscence
wound ruptures along a surgical incision
Surgical shock
physiologic state of shock related to surgery
postoperative hematoma
medical condition
buried bumper syndrome
disease
postoperative pain
pain during the period after surgery
anastomotic leak
breakdown of the connection and subsequent leakage of effluent (fluids, secretions, air) from a surgical anastomosis of the digestive, respiratory, genitourinary, and cardiovascular systems
postoperative cognitive dysfunction
cognitive impairment or functional decline after a surgical procedure
postoperative fever
an elevated body temperature (≥ 38.5 °C)
low anterior resection syndrome
postoperative complication after removal of the rectum
postoperative nausea and vomiting
medical condition
postoperative wounds infection
infection occurring at the site of a surgical incision