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What Is an Appendix?
What Are the Symptoms of Appendicitis?
Who is at Risk?
Benefits of Appendectomy Appendectomy have several advantages, some of which are- 1. Appendix removal, which gets rid of the source of infection and inflammation 2. Relief from appendix pain 3. Prevention of complications that can arise from untreated appendicitis, such as appendix rupture, inflammation of the abdominal lining, and abscess formation 4. No risk of appendicitis to occur again. 5. Risks of Appendectomy While appendectomy is safe and effective, it has certain risks, such as- 1. Appendectomy can cause infection, bleeding, and damage to surrounding organs, blood vessels, and nerves 2. Postoperative pain at the parts where incisions were made is possible 3. Open appendectomy leaves a significantly large scar 4. There can be adverse reactions to anaesthetics and medicines used during surgery 5. Laparoscopic surgery can damage the colon and other abdominal structures 6. In some cases, other parts of the appendix can get inflamed, resulting in a condition known as stump appendicitis
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What Causes Appendicitis?
The following factors might cause appendicitis: 1. Hard, bacteria-carrying faecal matter (also known as appendix stones) can get stuck near the opening of the appendix and increase the pressure within 2. Bacterial infections in or around the appendix 3. Swollen and enlarged lymphoid tissue 4. Inflammatory bowel diseases 5. Colon infections 6. Cystic fibrosis 7. Tumours
What Are the Eligibility Criteria for Getting an Appendectomy?
Criteria that makes one eligible for appendectomy include- 1. An appendicitis diagnosis 2. The severity of appendicitis 3. Ruling out other illnesses, such as urinary tract infections (UTI), gastrointestinal issues, or gynaecological concerns, that might cause similar symptoms 4. Stable physical health is required to undergo surgery. Patients must be able to tolerate anaesthesia and have a healthy cardiovascular and respiratory system. Appendectomy The choice of appendix treatments depends on various factors, including the patient's condition and potential complications.There are two procedures that can be carried out- laparoscopic surgery and open appendectomy. Laparoscopic surgery is preferred as it has several benefits including smaller incisions, causes less postoperative pain, and has a shorter recovery time. However, open appendectomy may be necessary when the appendix has already ruptured. The steps of an appendix operation include following steps- 1. IV line with antibiotics within 24 hours of diagnosis. 2. Additional tests (blood, imaging, etc.)to gain better clarity about the nature and signs of appendicitis. 3. Avoiding food for 8 hours before surgery. 4. Anaesthesia and muscle relaxants to minimise appendix pain. 5. For a laparoscopic appendectomy, a small incision near the navel, then inserting a tiny port and, through it, a cannula (a small, tube-like device) to inflate the abdominal cavity using carbon dioxide, creating space for the procedure. The laparoscopy is inserted which will guide through the appendix operation. 6. For an open appendectomy, one large incision in the lower abdomen is made to open the abdominal cavity, it is sterilised using saline and muscles are separated. Appendix is sutured, detached and removed. 7. The abdomen is closed using sutures.
How Long Does It Take to Recover After an Appendectomy?
Patients undergoing laparoscopic appendectomy can resume light activities within a couple of days. However, they take around 2-4 weeks to recover completely. The recovery process for open appendectomy is 2-4 weeks as well.
What is the Success Rate of Appendectomies?
Appendectomy has a very high success rate, especially compared to non-operative appendicitis treatments. According to a 2022 study published in the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine, the surgical procedure was successful for 92% of patients for the first year, and 62% for the next year. It also found that 46% of all patients treated with antibiotics had to undergo appendectomy within the next five years.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The appendix, meaning a small organ near the junction of the small and large intestines, can get inflamed or infected due to a variety of factors. This condition is known as appendicitis.
Pain in the lower abdomen and around the naval, appetite loss, bloating, gas, and constipation are the most common signs of appendicitis.
The most important benefit of appendectomy is that it cures appendicitis. Additionally, the surgery reduces the spread of infections and prevents the chances of appendicitis occuring in the future.
Yes; like any other surgery, appendicitis comes with certain risks.These include pain after the operation, scarring, and an adverse reaction to surgery medications and anaesthesia.
