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Appendectomy for Appendicitis

Appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix) requires immediate medical attention, so it’s important to learn its symptoms — and how they differ from a run-of-the-mill stomachache — so you can seek medical care right away. Appendicitis mostly affects kids between the ages of 11 and 20, and is rare in infants. Most cases of appendicitis occur [...]

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Tue, August 19 2008 » Infections » No Comments