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Appendectomy (Appendix Operation): Treatment & Risk

Appendectomy (Appendix Operation): Treatment & Risk

Appendicectomy or Appendectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the appendix, a small, finger-shaped tube attached to the large intestine. The surgical procedure is performed when a person has an inflamed or infected appendix (appendicitis). Appendicitis is considered as a medical emergency since an inflamed appendix has the potential to burst and cause serious complications.  …