Emergencies
Fortunately major complications after surgery are uncommon however they can be potentially serious and life-threatening if left unrecognised and untreated.
A high temperature (>38 degrees)
Chills or Rigors
Sweats
Increasing or severe abdominal or chest pain
Persistent nausea and/or vomiting
Persistent diarrhoea
Bleeding
Redness, swelling or discharge from you wound
Inability to tolerate liquids
Shortness of breath
Palpitations
Cramping leg pain
Black bowel actions
If you need to visit an emergency department you should insist that Dr de Clercq is contacted and informed.