Most common complication of splenectomy is:: (A) Hematemesis, (B) Left lower lobe atelectasis, (C) Peritoneal effusion, (D) Acute dilatation of stomach
Answer is B. COMPLICATIONS OF SPLENECTOMY Pulmonary Complications: Left lower lobe atelectasis : MC complication Pleural effusion Pneumonia Thromboembolic Complications: DVT Poal vein thrombosis Hemorrhage Complications: Subphrenic hematoma Infectious Complications: Subphrenic abscess Wound infection