Appendicular abscess secondary prevention
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
Overview
Secondary prevention strategies following appendicular abscess include treatment of appendicitis in order to prevent significant morbidity.
Secondary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Peritonitis develops from the rupturing of the appendix and can lead to death is left untreated. Acute appendicitis that is evaluated and treated early with an appendectomy generally leads to no further complications and a patient’s full recovery.
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