Appendectomy / Appendecetomy - Complications

Appendectomy - Complications

Surgical

• Postoperative Fever
• The most common complication of appendectomy is infection of the surgical wound.
• Intra-abdominal abscess (fluid), needing drainage.

• Paralytic ileus where the gut stops functioning. This usually happens if the appendix ruptures and causes diffuse inflammation.
• Deep Vein Thrombosis is rare complication and required further tests.

Anesthesia Related:  

Risks for any anesthesia include the following:

• Problems with breathing
• Chest infection
• Reactions to medications