Pulmonary embolism: A blood clot in the lungs, a risk after many types of surgery
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Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that occur...
Postoperative encephalopathy: A broad term for brain dysfunction following surgery, encompassing various causes and manifestations
Feb 26, 2024
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Postoperative encephalopathy: A broad term for brain dysfunction following surgery, encomp...
Postoperative peritonitis: Inflammation of the peritoneum, often due to infection after abdominal surgery
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Postoperative peritonitis: Inflammation of the peritoneum, often due to infection after ab...
Postoperative atrial fibrillation: New onset of atrial fibrillation after surgery, especially cardiac surgery
Feb 26, 2024
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Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) refers to the development of atrial fibrillation...
Alveolar osteitis (Dry socket): A painful dental condition that can occur after the extraction of a tooth
Feb 25, 2024
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Alveolar osteitis (Dry socket): A painful dental condition that can occur after the extrac...
Bowel obstruction: A blockage of the intestines, which can occur after abdominal surgeries.
Feb 25, 2024
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Bowel obstruction: A blockage of the intestines, which can occur after abdominal surgeries...
Cerebral salt-wasting syndrome: Loss of sodium from the body, which can occur after brain surgery
Feb 25, 2024
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Cerebral salt-wasting syndrome: Loss of sodium from the body, which can occur after brain...
Acute adrenal crisis: A life-threatening condition that can occur if the body is stressed by surgery and unable to produce enough cortisol
Feb 25, 2024
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Acute adrenal crisis: A life-threatening condition that can occur if the body is stressed...
Paralytic ileus: Loss of bowel motility, which can occur after abdominal surgery
Feb 25, 2024
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Paralytic ileus is a condition characterized by the temporary loss of normal bowel movemen...
Acute kidney injury (AKI): Sudden decrease in kidney function, which can occur after major surgery
Feb 25, 2024
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Acute Kidney Injury (AKI): A Critical Complication Post Major Surgery
Acute Kidney Inju...
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: A temporary heart condition that can be triggered by surgery or other stressors
Feb 25, 2024
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Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: A Temporary Heart Condition Triggered by Surgery and Stressors...
Serotonin syndrome: Can occur due to drug interactions in the surgical setting, leading to high levels of serotonin
Feb 25, 2024
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Serotonin syndrome is a potentially life-threatening condition that can occur due to drug...
