Posted on Jul 28, 2008 under Appendicitis |
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An appendectomy is the removal of the vermiform appendix through surgery. During an appendectomy, two to three inches of cutting is made through the skin and the layers of the abdominal on the area of the appendix. The surgeon makes an entry inside the abdomen and searches for the appendix which is generally located at the right lower abdomen. The appendix will be removed only after he carefully examined the part to assure that no other trouble persists. The process for doing it goes like this. First is the removal of appendix from its mesenteric attachment to the abdomen and colon, then incising the appendix from the colon and stitching over the hole in the colon. If an abscess will prevail then pus can drain passing from the abscess and exit through the skin. The abdominal cutting is closed afterwards.
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Appendicitis
Posted on Jun 17, 2008 under Appendicitis |

Appendicitis is a severe condition in which the appendix of an individual becomes inflamed and later filled with pus. The appendix is a small bag that puts out from the colon on the lower right side of the abdomen. This finger shaped apparatus does not have any important purpose, but still it does not mean that it cause problems. Any person who is in the age group of 10-30 can become a victim of appendicitis pain. There are some symptoms that can cause appendicitis.
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Posted on Jun 14, 2008 under Appendicitis |

Inflammation of the appendix is known as appendicitis. It is caused due to blockage in the opening from the appendix into the cecum. This blockage is generally happened when a thick mucus build-up or when the stool enters into the appendix from the cecum. This deposited stool and mucus becomes hard like rock and block the opening. This rock like hard thing is known as fecalith.
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Posted on Jun 12, 2008 under Appendicitis |

Appendix is a small tube like structure located at the lower right portion of the abdomen. It is attached to the large intestine, which is also known as colon. This organ is similar to small finger. It function is not yet discovered and its removal does not create any problem in the human body.
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