What are the complications that can occur following gastric surgery? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Dumping syndrome
B) Stomal ulcers
C) Pneumonia
D) Metabolic imbalances
E) Gastritis
Ans: B, C, D
Feedback: Complications that may occur in the immediate postoperative period include peritonitis, stomal obstruction, stomal ulcers, atelectasis and pneumonia, thromboembolism, and metabolic imbalances resulting from prolonged vomiting and diarrhea or altered gastrointestinal function. Dumping syndrome does not generally occur in the immediate postoperative period, and neither does gastritis.
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