MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Atelectasis is usually reversible. However, without medical care, it can lead to potentially fatal complications. The majority of post-operative patients will develop some degree of atelectasis, resulting in abnormal alternations in lung function or compromise to the lung’s immune defense.

Detailed explanation-2: -The most common, preventable complication of abdominal surgery is: atelectasis.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mechanical failure or failure of wound healing at the surgical site can lead to disruption of the closure leading to seroma, hematoma, wound dehiscence, or hernia. Other complications include surgical site infection and nerve injury.

Detailed explanation-4: -It is well documented that the function of the respiratory muscles is affected during and after abdominal surgery. It has been suggested that respiratory muscle dysfunction may be responsible for a number of pulmonary complications including atelectasis and pneumonia.