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Results 1 - 5 of 5 for appendicitis
  1. Appendicitis (image) 
    Images ... The appendix is a small finger-shaped tube that branches off the first part of the large intestine. The appendix can become ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19580.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Appendectomy - series (image) 
    ... to the entire abdominal space. Symptoms of acute appendicitis include pain in the lower right side of ... be performed. There is no test to confirm appendicitis and the symptoms may be caused by other ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100001_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Abdominal exploration - series (image) 
    ... exploratory laparotomy include: Inflammation of the appendix (acute appendicitis) Inflammation of the pancreas (acute or chronic pancreatitis) ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100049_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Meckel's diverticulectomy - series (image) 
    ... of a Meckel's diverticulum is often mistaken for appendicitis. ... Meckel's diverticulum are thought to be due to appendicitis and the Meckel's diverticulum is discovered only after ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100092_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Appendix (image) 
    ... become infected. Although most people are familiar with appendicitis, it is a relatively rare disease. It is ... of the appendix (appendectomy). Recovery time for uncomplicated appendicitis is usually just three days.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/1128.htm - Medical Encyclopedia