Journal of Surgery - JuniperPublishers Abstract Background: Dengue fever has re-emerged as a major arboviral infection in tropical countries. Its presentation in surgical patients has not been described where it becomes a diagnostic dilemma. Methods: Six inpatients were diagnosed with Dengue fever in Surgical Gastroenterology ward in October and November 2014. All were evaluated with serial blood investigations and managed accordingly. Results: Three of 6 patients developed Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF). Two patients succumbed to the illness. Definitive surgery was prolonged in another two. Conclusion: Dengue fever should be suspected in all patients with postoperative rise of temperature, particularly in endemic regions. Keywords: Dengue fever; Thrombocytopenia; Perioperative; Ascites; Bleeding Key Message: Dengue fever should be suspected in all patients with perioperative rise of temperature, particularly in endemic regions. During an...
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