In primates, there is so much variation that even individuals of the same species can possess an appendix while others don't!

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Almost half of children who require surgery for complicated appendicitis can safely complete their recovery at home, according to a new study. Almost half of children who require surgery for ...

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What happens when your appendix becomes inflamed? The appendix is a thin tube located in your lower right abdomen. Appendicitis happens when your appendix becomes inflamed. There is no exact cause of ...

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Background: Acute appendicitis is a leading cause of surgical emergencies in children, with ultrasound (US) emerging as a preferred diagnostic tool due to its lack of radiation and cost-effectiveness.

Q I had a pain on the right side of my abdomen. A CT scan found a perforated appendix with an abscess. I was treated with IV antibiotics, and now I am feeling fine. Do I need to have my appendix taken ...

Objective: Abdominal ultrasonography is widely used to evaluate suspected cases of appendicitis. Objective descriptions of the direct and indirect signs of appendicitis result in varied assessments of ...