Appendectomy was associated with a higher risk of non-typhoidal Salmonella infection in children. Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) Study Rundown: Appendectomy is one of the most common emergency ...
This small organ can cause big problems when inflammation sets in, potentially leading to life-threatening complications if left untreated. That nagging pain in your abdomen might be more than just a ...
DEAR DOCTOR K: Why do doctors remove the appendix when someone has appendicitis? Don’t we need this organ? DEAR READER: Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix. This small, fingerlike tube ...
The misdiagnosis of appendicitis has been a thorn in the side of doctors for decades. Yet the rates of unnecessary appendectomies aren't improving despite advances in diagnostic technology, according ...