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Intestinal obstruction repair - Risks

Alternative Names

Repair of volvulus; Reduction of intussusception

Risks:

Risks for any anesthesia include the following:

  • Reactions to medications
  • Problems breathing
Risks for any surgery include the following:
  • Bleeding
  • Infection
Other risks of abdominal surgery include the following:
  • Reviewed last on: 10/16/2006
  • J.A. Lee, M.D., Assistant Professor of Surgery, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.