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General Information about Appendectomy

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The appendix is a small, fingerlike or a worm like tube located where the large and small intestines join, it has no known function in humans. The anatomical name for the appendix
is Vermiform Appendix, which means worm-like appendage. Inflammation of the appendix called Appendicitis usually requires immediate medical attention. The surgical procedure of removal of the appendix is called Appendectomy.

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Member Comments ( 8 )
If a patient is having a high grade fever at the same time wheezes due to history of asthma but oxygen saturation is 99% on 2L/min via nasal prong. Which should be dealt first? my ineffective breathing pattern or fever"? Whaat can fever do with regards to my acute appendicitis?
(Posted by Frank_73, Canada Date : 11/2/2010 )
how long should the durabond stay on the incesions?
(Posted by sparky43, United States Date : 8/28/2010 )
Are there any contra indications for an appendectomy?
(Posted by LeoRa, Netherlands Date : 5/29/2010 )
good.
(Posted by ramkk, India Date : 4/8/2010 )
Is it true that swallowing types of seeds can cause appendicitis? Or if so, is it really really rare and I shouldn't worry about it?
(Posted by Erni93, United States Date : 8/16/2009 )
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