Radical Orchiectomy (Testicular Cancer Surgery): Hvornår du skal kontakte lægen

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• Rapidly expanding inguinal or scrotal swelling (hematoma)
• Fever above 38.5°C with wound redness, warmth, or spreading skin changes
• Severe abdominal pain (could suggest retroperitoneal bleeding if concurrent lymph node biopsy)
• Signs of systemic infection (high fever, chills, confusion)
• Signs of deep vein thrombosis (leg swelling, calf pain, shortness of breath)
• Progressive swelling at the inguinal incision or scrotum after 48 to 72 hours
• Wound drainage that is purulent or persistent beyond 48 hours
• Pain that worsens rather than improves after day 3 to 5
• Difficulty urinating
• Persistent nausea or vomiting beyond the first 24 hours
• New emotional distress or significant anxiety about diagnosis

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• Navnet på din operation (Radical Orchiectomy (Testicular Cancer Surgery)) og datoen for din operation
• Din aktuelle temperatur
• Smerteniveau (0–10) og hvor det er
• Al medicin du har taget de seneste 24 timer
• En beskrivelse af såret (rødme, væske, åbning)