What is an appendicectomy? A Guide to Appendix Removal
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With a lifetime risk of about 8.6% in men and 6.7% in women, appendicitis is a common cause of abdominal pain, often leading to the surgical procedure known as an appendicectomy. This emergency operation, also called an appendectomy, involves the removal of the appendix, a small, finger-like organ that can become inflamed and infected. If left untreated, the inflamed appendix can rupture and cause life-threatening complications.
