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Removal of appendix
An appendectomy is surgery to remove the appendix. The appendix is a small, finger-shaped organ extending from the first part of the large intestine. It is removed when it becomes inflamed or infected. A perforated appendix can leak and infect the entire abdominal area, which can be life-threatening. An appendectomy is done under general anesthesia, which means you are asleep and do not feel any pain during the surgery. The surgeon makes a small cut in the lower right side of your belly area and removes the appendix.
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Following the removal of an appendix, can there be referred pain in the right flank?
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What would be reasons for surgical removal of the appendix?
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Please tell me how long it takes for to recovery from an appendix removal?
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Can appendix be on the left??
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what makes your appendix go bad?
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Appendix recovery time after surgery?
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Is it true the Appendix has zero purpose?
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What is the role and function of appendix?
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What d cause of d pain in my appendix area.
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What are common signs of appendix problems?
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Does the appendix do anything for the body?
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What are the symptoms of an appendix attack?
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Is there any way to cure appendix without surgery ?
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How to tell if something is wrong with my appendix?
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What causes your appendix to suddenly get infected?
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What can you do to tell if your appendix is bursting?
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Is the appendix totally removed at the time of surgery?
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How to determine when you appendix is about to explode?
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What are some ways to tell if your appendix is inflamed?
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What type of surgery is performed to remove the appendix?
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