Two-Thirds of Appendectomies May Be Unnecessary
Aesthetics Advisor
AUGUST 13, 2023
As noted in a 2017 paper: 2 "Appendectomy is the most common emergency surgery performed in the USA. Despite such findings, other research 6 suggests prophylactic appendectomy "is ethically justifiable, as there are few complications," and "allows early detection of malignancies." It is also recommended for obese or elderly patients.
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