But if it’s left too long and the inflamed appendix bursts, causing a wave of bacteria to flood the abdomen, it can lead to organ damage or even death in rare cases. “I just thought ...

Appendicitis is essentially when the appendix becomes blocked, swollen or infected. It commonly affects people between the ...

An 11-year-old girl died after four doctors failed to spot her appendicitis, an inquest has ruled. Lacey Brookman, a Year 6 ...

Moreover, a unique case involving a 19-year-old girl presented with both a gangrenous and an inflamed duplicated appendix during an appendectomy for acute appendicitis. This case served as a ...

Recent studies have highlighted the complexities involved in managing Amyand's hernia, particularly when the appendix is inflamed or perforated. For instance, one systematic review discussed the ...