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Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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Appendicitis occurs when there is an obstruction in the lining of the appendix, resulting in an infection. Left to itself, it may lead to swelling, inflammation, formation of pus, and rupture of the appendix. The most common symptoms of appendicitis are pain in the abdomen, abdominal swelling, nausea, loss of appetite, high fever.
What is the Appendix?
Appendix is a small, 3.5 inches long pouch-like tube of tissues present in the colon, which is located on the right side of your low...more
What is the Appendix?
Appendix is a small, 3.5 inches long pouch-like tube of tissues present in the colon, which is located on the right side of your low...more
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What is an Appendectomy?
An appendectomy (which is sometimes referred to appendicectomy ) is the surgical elimination of the organ known as the appendix. Appendectomy is mostly performed as an emergency surgical procedure, when patients suffer from appendicitis.
How is Appendectomy Performed?
Appendectomy can be performed both as an open operation as well as laparoscopically. An appendectomy is most often performed laparoscopically, if the diagnosis is in doubt, or if...more
An appendectomy (which is sometimes referred to appendicectomy ) is the surgical elimination of the organ known as the appendix. Appendectomy is mostly performed as an emergency surgical procedure, when patients suffer from appendicitis.
How is Appendectomy Performed?
Appendectomy can be performed both as an open operation as well as laparoscopically. An appendectomy is most often performed laparoscopically, if the diagnosis is in doubt, or if...more
Last Updated: 6 years ago • Featured Quiz
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Appendix is a vestigial organ situated at the junction of the small intestine and large intestine in the digestive system. A vestigial organ is the one that is there due to evolutionary changes but has no role to play.
Inflammation of the appendix causes Appendicitis which is a very painful condition and can be called a medical emergency which prompts that surgical removal of appendix is the only option. If left untreated, the appendix might burst and spill harmful material and infect...more
Inflammation of the appendix causes Appendicitis which is a very painful condition and can be called a medical emergency which prompts that surgical removal of appendix is the only option. If left untreated, the appendix might burst and spill harmful material and infect...more
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Even Roald Dahl faked having appendicitis in his famous book, but, what exactly is appendicitis? Wouldn t it be a little interesting to find out what are its causes and treatment?
Appendicitis is a condition where the appendix swells up. Appendix is a small tubular organ attached to our caecum and is about three and a half inches in length. The appendix does not have any known function and is considered a vestigeal organ. Hence, its removal does not cause any digestive problems.
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Appendicitis is a condition where the appendix swells up. Appendix is a small tubular organ attached to our caecum and is about three and a half inches in length. The appendix does not have any known function and is considered a vestigeal organ. Hence, its removal does not cause any digestive problems.
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Even Roald Dahl faked having appendicitis in his famous book, but, what exactly is appendicitis? Wouldn t it be a little interesting, to say the least, to find out what causes it and what treatment a person can expect to undergo in the case of getting it?
Quite simply, appendicitis is the name of the condition when the appendix swells up. Under normal circumstances, it is about three and a half inches in length. The ironic part about this is the fact that though appendicitis may cause t...more
Quite simply, appendicitis is the name of the condition when the appendix swells up. Under normal circumstances, it is about three and a half inches in length. The ironic part about this is the fact that though appendicitis may cause t...more
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