Appendix Surgery
Appendix Surgery ****************************************************** Relevant Background: " Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix . [2] Symptoms commonly include right lower abdominal pain , nausea , vomiting , and decreased appetite . [2] However, approximately 40% of people do not have these typical symptoms. [2] Severe complications of a ruptured appendix include widespread, painful inflammation of the inner lining of the abdominal wall and sepsis .. Appendicitis is caused by a blockage of the hollow portion of the appendix. [10] This is most commonly due to a calcified "stone" made of feces . [6] Inflamed lymphoid tissue from a viral infection, parasites , gallstone , or tumors may also cause the blockage. [6] This blockage leads to increased pressures in the appendix, decreased blood f...