Significance of Surgical complication
Surgical complication refers to adverse events that occur during or after surgical procedures, impacting patient recovery and sometimes leading to severe consequences such as morbidity or death. These complications can include infections, bleeding, and other unexpected problems that may arise from various surgeries, such as abdominal surgery or procedures for conditions like Hirschsprung disease. Understanding and classifying these complications is crucial for improving patient safety and treatment outcomes.
Synonyms: Postoperative complication, Surgical difficulty
In Dutch: Chirurgische complicatie; In Finnish: Kirurginen komplikaatio; In Spanish: Complicación quirúrgica
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Hindu concept of 'Surgical complication'
In Hinduism, surgical complications are adverse events arising from surgical errors or improper treatment, classified into four categories for broad applicability, emphasizing simplicity and flexibility, potentially leading to morbidity or death.
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) These are classified into four major categories, with the principle behind this classification being to keep it simple, reproducible, flexible, and applicable to all forms of surgery performed globally, and can result in morbidity or even death.[1]
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana
(1) Adverse events or symptoms that can occur during or after surgery, resulting from errors or improper treatment.[2]
The concept of Surgical complication in scientific sources
Surgical complications are adverse events occurring during or after surgical procedures, including infections and bleeding, potentially affecting recovery and prognosis. They necessitate monitoring and management to improve patient outcomes and minimize risks associated with various surgical interventions.
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) The text references the Clavien-Dindo classification of surgical complications, noting five-year experience and relevance in surgical outcomes.[3] (2) Surgical complications include wound infections, abscess formation, and bleeding, and they are a concern for patients undergoing abdominal surgery.[4]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) The most common cause of cerebral infarction (CI) is either directly due to surgical complications or vasospasm.[5] (2) These are adverse events that can occur during or after a surgical procedure, and the risk can be reduced with proper training and case selection.[6] (3) These are negative consequences that can arise from a surgical procedure, such as haematoma or seroma formation, which can impact the patient's recovery process.[7]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) Surgical complications are infrequent in societies where circumcision is the care standard, whether performed medically or ritually, but they can occur if there is a lack of skill.[8] (2) An indication of possible hereditary angioedema.[9] (3) These are rare during the time of trocar insertion and there are no studies showing a decrease in surgical complications from maintaining deep NMB throughout the procedure.[10]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of prophylactic prescription of Amoxicillin on this.[11]
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) Early and late teeth growth of the third molar is important for this, such as cysts and tumors.[12] (2) Adverse events or problems that occur during or after a surgical procedure, often requiring additional intervention to resolve.[13] (3) These arise due to EDS, including decreased tissue strength, blood vessel fragility, and delayed wound healing.[14]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) Surgical complications are graded using the Clavien-Dindo Grading System, which has been validated by urological guidelines.[15] (2) Adverse events or unintended negative outcomes that may arise during or immediately following an operation, which are compared between different surgical approaches like minimally invasive versus open procedures.[16] (3) Specific surgical complications, such as anastomotic leaks, bleeding, and deep infections, showed a significant increase in patients aged 50 to 54 years.[17]