“I'm sure we're going to find out one day that the brain is as worthless as the appendix.” —Scott McClanahan The poor maligned appendix. That worm-like accessory dangling from our intestines ...

This result is consistent with the data shown in a recent meta-analysis, [8] which reported a lower rate of postoperative complications, especially surgical wound infection rate, after LA.

Appendicitis is when the appendix gets blocked and becomes infected. The appendix is a small organ attached to the large intestine in the lower right side of the belly. Appendicitis is a medical ...

The organ can harbor bacteria, and when the wall of the appendix becomes infected with bacteria, the condition is known as appendicitis. Some scientists believe the appendix serves other functions ...

Dr. Grant knew he had to try something, so he administered anesthesia and cut into Mary's side. He found the infected appendix and removed it. Mary made a full recovery. It was the first successful ...

During the surgery, worms were seen in the appendix. The appendix was removed (figure 1) along with all visible worms, later identified as threadworms (figure 2). Post appendicectomy the patient was ...

If a person has a developing infection in their appendix (appendicitis), and does not seek medical care, it can progress to truly become a life threatening condition. Let’s take a closer look at ...