Patient has undergone laparoscopic acute appendectomy but appendix was not visible. Surgeon removed the pus only. Drain pipe is still insertedto observe for any infection. Patient is still admitted. I just want to know the process of acute appendectomy wherein appendix is some where not visible.

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