What are the sequelae after surgery for ascending colon cancer?

Sequelae after surgery for ascending colon cancer include abnormal stool, peritonitis, intestinal obstruction, postoperative infection and so on. Abnormal bowel movement: Generally speaking, after surgery, patients with ascending colon cancer may suffer from shortening of intestinal tube due to partial resection of colon, which induces abnormal bowel movement and may manifest as increased frequency of bowel movement, anal sensation of swelling and dampness, which affects the quality of life and health. Peritonitis, intestinal obstruction: some patients after surgery for ascending colon cancer may also be induced peritonitis, intestinal obstruction, sepsis and other sequelae due to anastomotic fistula or anastomotic stenosis. Postoperative infection: for patients after ascending colon cancer surgery, improper nursing can lead to surgical incision infection, bleeding and so on. Some patients also have the chance of disease recurrence after surgery, so they need to be further treated with other modalities such as radiation therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, etc., in order to control the disease progression, alleviate the uncomfortable symptoms and improve the survival rate. It is recommended that patients should pay attention to monitoring their condition after surgery for ascending colon cancer, and inform their doctors and take treatment measures in time when there are uncomfortable symptoms in order to prevent accidents from happening.