Acute appendicitis is the most common pathology of the appendix, causing sudden pain in the lower right abdomen, nausea, anorexia, and vomiting. Sometimes, an inflamed appendix ruptures and releases ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Actress-host Shaira Diaz revealed she recently underwent laparoscopic appendectomy surgery, or a procedure to remove her ...