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Postsurgical gout

M H Craig1, G V Poole, C J Hauser

  • 1Department of Surgery, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson 36216.

The American Surgeon
|January 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary
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Postsurgical gout, though rare, presents as a febrile episode 1-17 days after surgery. Prompt treatment with anti-inflammatories or colchicine is effective for gout attacks in post-surgical patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Gout attacks are often precipitated by catabolic events.
  • Postsurgical gouty arthritis is infrequently reported in medical literature.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the characteristics and clinical presentation of postsurgical gouty arthritis.
  • To determine the diagnostic challenges and treatment outcomes for patients experiencing gout after surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective chart review of 302 patients diagnosed with gout and who underwent surgery over a 10-year period.
  • Analysis of patient demographics, medical history, timing of gout attacks, clinical symptoms, laboratory findings, and treatment responses.

Main Results:

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  • Fifty-two patients experienced postsurgical gouty arthritis, with attacks occurring a mean of 4.2 days post-admission.
  • Most patients presented with fever and leukocytosis, often leading to extensive diagnostic workups for infection.
  • Elevated uric acid levels were noted, but did not correlate with the acute attack; all patients responded well to anti-inflammatory drugs or colchicine.

Conclusions:

  • Postsurgical gout can mimic infectious or inflammatory conditions, presenting with fever and leukocytosis.
  • Early recognition and diagnosis of postsurgical gout are crucial for appropriate and effective treatment, leading to rapid symptom resolution.