Avoid foods high in fat or foods that can cause constipation post–appendix surgery. Opt for easy-to-digest, high-fiber foods, ...

Medicare generally covers appendix surgery as it’s considered a medically necessary procedure, especially in emergencies like appendicitis. The extent of Medicare coverage and the out-of-pocket cost ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Minimally invasive surgery for a burst appendix appears to be more successful and less costly in the long run than the traditional operation, a new study hints. Using the ...

Bilophila wadsworthia bacteria, computer illustration. Anaerobic bile resistant bacterium found in lower parts of the human gastrointestinal tract, and implicated in a number of abdominal infections, ...

Are there any differences in outcome in appendicitis patients who are managed with laparoscopic vs open surgery? In this study from The Netherlands, the authors collected information on treatment ...

The meta-analysis by Harnoss and colleagues [4] combined eight studies (including randomized, quazi-randomized, and nonrandomized prospective cohorts) involving 2551 patients. They found that while ...

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 ...

Good news for doctors looking to cut appendectomies out of their schedules. A new study — conducted by Swedish researchers from the Karolinska Institute and published Wednesday in JAMA Surgery — found ...

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