Appendectomy Articles

Home Medication Appendectomy is usually an emergency procedure. You can help prepare for your operation…

Surgical Treatment Acute appendicitis is an urgent problem requiring surgical consultation. Download Article

Risks Based on the ACS Risk Calculator Your surgeon will do everything possible to minimize…

Thinking Clearly The anesthesia may cause you to feel different for 1 or 2 days.…

Your pain can be controlled using acetaminophen (Tylenol®) and ibuprofen (Motrin®,Advil®). Nonmedication therapies, such asYour…

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Appendicitis is one of the most common causes of abdominal pain with a lifetime risk…