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Pattern of postoperative pyrexia in Khartoum
A I Fadl Alla1, A H Fahal, M E Ahmed
1Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Sudan.
East African Medical Journal
|January 1, 1996
Summary
Postoperative pyrexia (fever) affects over a third of surgical patients in Khartoum. Common causes include wound sepsis, malaria, and respiratory infections, highlighting areas for improved patient care.
Area of Science:
- Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Surgical Outcomes
Background:
- Postoperative pyrexia is a common complication following surgical procedures.
- Understanding its causes and risk factors is crucial for improving patient outcomes.
- Previous studies on postoperative fever patterns in specific regions are limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To prospectively investigate the incidence, causes, and risk factors of postoperative pyrexia in Khartoum.
- To identify the most frequent causes of fever after surgery.
- To determine the mortality rate associated with postoperative pyrexia.
Main Methods:
- Prospective study of 260 patients undergoing various surgical operations.
- Data collection on patient demographics, surgical details, and postoperative temperature.
- Analysis of pyrexia causes, risk factors, and mortality.
Main Results:
- 36.1% of patients developed postoperative pyrexia.
- Common causes: wound sepsis (10%), malaria (9.6%), respiratory tract infection (7.3%).
- Identified risk factors include patient age, diabetes, obesity, smoking, and surgical factors.
Conclusions:
- Postoperative pyrexia is a significant concern with identifiable causes and risk factors.
- Meticulous surgical technique, preoperative preparation, and postoperative care can minimize incidence.
- Addressing wound sepsis, malaria, and respiratory infections is key to reducing postoperative fever.