Risk Factors and Patient Outcomes Associated With Immediate Post-operative Anasarca Following Major Abdominal Surgeries: A Prospective Observational Study From 2019 to 2021.

Introduction:  Anasarca is well-known and refers to generalized edema caused by underlying clinical conditions and unknown risk factors in the patient. However, it is a relatively unexplored postoperative symptom following major abdominal surgeries. It is associated with poor patient outcomes in terms of delayed recovery and associated severe complications.