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Complications
Complications are unusual but are rapidly recognised and dealt with by the nursing
and surgical staff.
If you think that all is not well, please ask the nurses or doctors.
Chest infections may arise, particularly in smokers. Co-operation with the
physiotherapists to clear the air passages is important in preventing the condition. Do
not smoke.
Occasionally the bowel is slow to start working again. This requires patience. Your
food and water intake will continue through your vein tubing.
Sometimes there is some discharge from the drain by the wound. This stops given
time.
Wound infection is sometimes seen. This settles down with antibiotics in a week or
two.
Aches and twinges may be felt in the wound for up to 6 months.
Occasionally there are numb patches in the skin around the wound which get better
after 2 to 3 months.
Because of loss of some of the bowel you may need some vitamin replacement. This
will be discussed with you.
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