Fever after an almond operation | Fever after surgery

Fever after an almond operation

Almond surgery is one of the most common operations in the ear, nose and throat area, after which fever often develops. If the fever lasts longer than a day, a medical examination is necessary and, if necessary, treatment with antibiotics.

Fever after appendectomy

Appendectomies are routinely performed throughout Germany. Even though it is a frequently performed operation, it is still an operation in the abdominal cavity. A slightly elevated temperature one to two days after the operation is most likely harmless.

If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, the fever needs to be clarified. An infection in the surgical area can be responsible for the fever and must be treated. If there is also a urinary catheter, a urinary tract infection may also be present and cause the fever.

Fever after joint surgery (hip TEP, knee TEP)

Knee or hip TEP operations (TEP = total endoprosthesis) are particularly common among joint operations. In a joint TEP operation, a joint, for example the knee or hip joint, is replaced by an artificial joint. Depending on the surgical technique, complications and the patient’s general state of health, the extent of such an operation can vary.

Joint operations are major interventions and often associated with gross mechanical force. A temperature increase on the first and second day after such a trauma is usually harmless. If fever persists for a longer period of time, another cause may be present, such as a wound infection, a urinary tract infection due to a urine catheter infection, pneumonia or similar. Higher fever over a longer period of time must be clarified by a doctor.

Fever after a gall-bladder operation

Infection rarely occurs during surgery on the gall bladder. In this case, fever can be an indication of an infection caused by the gall bladder surgery.

Fever after prostate surgery

Surgery of the prostate is a common procedure for prostate cancer. Radical prostate surgery is often performed, in which structures adjacent to the prostate, such as the seminal vesicles and pelvic lymph nodes, are removed. In some cases, neighboring organs and vessels may be damaged.

As with any other operation, there is a risk of wound infection during prostate surgery. Postoperative fever can be a sign of wound infection in the surgical area. One to two days of increased temperature is usually harmless after prostate surgery. Severe fever that persists for several days requires a thorough investigation of the cause and, if necessary, treatment.