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Appendectomy / Appendecetomy

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General Information about Appendectomy

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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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 )
Last Monday I had an emergency appendecetomy... They did the laproscopic where they make 3 incisions.. i have returned to the hospital since then with a fever of 102.4 ... everyday since they have released me i run a fever of atleast a 100.5 ... I have severe abdominal pain that comes and goes.... I am nausous all the time and my appetite is basically nothing. I am a person who loves food and i can baraly eat at all...
(Posted by hopeexnicious, United States Date : 6/10/2009 )
My husband had an emergency appendecetomy in march. Every since then his arms actually his elbows ache they put the iv in his arms where you bend your elbow. What could that have done to him. He has alot of pain and weakness in his arms and elbows.
(Posted by candy, United States Date : 5/7/2009 )
incidece of peritonitis after appendectomy and its management
(Posted by dr.b.ubale, India Date : 1/27/2009 )
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