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Postoperative complications are a potential outcome of any colorectal operation. These complications can occur in any organ system, but the most common ones include ileus, bleeding, and surgical site infections. Numerous strategies exist to reduce the harmful effects of complications including optimization of modifiable risk factors preoperatively and early identification/treatment of complications if they occur. Ultimately, all colorectal surgeons should be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and experience to manage general postoperative complications.

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  2. Cleveland Clinic Florida, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Weston, FL, USA

    David J. Maron

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Chu, D.I., Maron, D.J. (2022). General Postoperative Complications. In: Steele, S.R., Hull, T.L., Hyman, N., Maykel, J.A., Read, T.E., Whitlow, C.B. (eds) The ASCRS Textbook of Colon and Rectal Surgery. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-66049-9_8

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