Appendicitis
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Appendectomy - Series: Procedure
If a pocket of infection (abscess) has formed or the appendix has ruptured (perforated), the abdomen will be thoroughly washed out during surgery. The surgeon may then leave the skin open and allow it to heal together on its own (secondary intention), to allow the infection to drain, or less frequently, put in a small drainage tube.
In unusual cases, appendectomy can be performed laparoscopically. This is most frequently done in women, in which the cause of the abdominal pain is uncertain.
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- Anatomical Landmarks, Front View
- Digestive System
- Appendectomy - Series
- Normal anatomy
- Indications
- Incision
- Procedure
- Aftercare
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