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Suspecting Appendicitis
This article reviews basic assessment of suspected acute appendicitis in a case study format. The most frequent cause of appendicitis is obstruction at the opening between the cecum and the vermiform appendix. . . .
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A Kinder, Gentler Appendectomy (2004)
Appendectomy is a common surgical procedure in children. Laparoscopic appendectomies (i.e., procedures requiring an incision only large enough to introduce a laparoscope and then excision of the appendix using the laparoscope) have been performed by pediatric surgeons. It is thought that laparoscopic appendectomies may cost more than conventional "open appendectomies" because they use disposable instruments and have longer operating time. . . .
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