December 4, 2025Case Reports in SurgeryOpen Access

A Case of Postoperative Sepsis Triggered by Fecal Retention at the Suture Site After Appendectomy

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Postoperative sepsis occurred due to fecal retention, showing complications can affect even healthy individuals.
The patient's SOFA score increased to four points post-surgery, indicating a significant risk for sepsis.
Observational analysis using abdominal computed tomography revealed fecal retention at the ileocecal region.
Highlights the necessity of monitoring bowel movements post-surgery to prevent complications like sepsis.

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Case report highlights fecal retention and surgical site infection as risks for postoperative sepsis in patients.

Kato et al. (2025) studied this question.

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