What are the complications of radical gastrectomy

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Fortunately, my friend's gastric cancer operation was very successful, and the doctor said that we should take good care and supplement nutrition next, but the patient has been unable to eat recently. Is it any complication? Now let's learn about the complications of radical gastrectomy.

What are the complications of radical gastrectomy

First: postoperative knife edge pain: generally in the role of narcotic drugs disappear after the knife edge will feel mild pain. Acupuncturing Zusanli, Neiguan and Tianshu points within 1-2 days, cooperating with Weishu, Sanyinjiao and other acupoints for pain relief, or auricular acupuncture for pain relief, or tranquilizing pain agent for severe pain. If the knife edge pain becomes more severe after 3-4 days, report to the doctor in time, check the knife edge, and pay attention to whether there is infection.

Second: postoperative abdominal distension: during the operation, the stomach and intestines are stimulated more, so that the gastrointestinal peristalsis function is inhibited, resulting in excessive gas accumulation in the digestive tract, resulting in abdominal distension. Most of them recovered automatically after 24-48 hours, and abdominal distension disappeared. Acupuncture at Zusanli, Sanyinjiao and other acupoints can also promote the disappearance of abdominal distension. Vomiting: generally, there is no vomiting. If frequent vomiting is found, attention should be paid to the amount and color of vomit to determine whether intestinal obstruction or anastomotic bleeding occurs.

Third: rare complications: some people statistics about 1% of patients may have gastric bleeding, mostly postoperative anastomotic bleeding. Anastomotic leakage or duodenal stump fistula may occur in 0.5% of patients, which is mainly caused by poor growth of anastomotic stoma. 1% may have obstruction, such as anastomotic obstruction or intestinal obstruction. Dumping syndrome occurred in 0.6%. Internal hernia occurred in 0.12%. Although these complications are rare, if there is any abnormal situation, doctors and nurses should be informed in time.

matters needing attention

The diet of patients with gastric cancer needs to be taboo, which needs to be treated very carefully. After gastric cancer surgery, they also need to recuperate well. Of course, some complications may occur after surgery. It is suggested that if you find any discomfort, you should tell the doctor for good treatment at the first time.