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* Ileus | * Ileus | ||
* [[Atelectasis]] | * [[Atelectasis]] | ||
* [[Venous thromboembolism]] (VTE) | * [[Postoperative venous thromboembolism|Venous thromboembolism]] (VTE) | ||
* [[Postoperative wound infection|Surgical site infection]] (A1 and A21) | * [[Postoperative wound infection|Surgical site infection]] (A1 and A21) | ||
* [[Wound dehiscence]] | * [[Wound dehiscence]] | ||
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Sufficient analgesia, respiratory physiotherapy, and early mobilisation tare important to prevent postoperative atelectasis. Respiratory physiotherapy includes breathing and coughing exercises and use of a handheld PEP (positive expiratory pressure) device (“flute”) which keeps airways open and assists in clearance of mucus. | Sufficient analgesia, respiratory physiotherapy, and early mobilisation tare important to prevent postoperative atelectasis. Respiratory physiotherapy includes breathing and coughing exercises and use of a handheld PEP (positive expiratory pressure) device (“flute”) which keeps airways open and assists in clearance of mucus. | ||
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