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Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix. Once it starts, there is no effective medical therapy, so appendicitis is considered a medical emergency. When treated promptly, most patients recover without difficulty. If treatment is delayed, the appendix can burst, causing infection and even death. Appendicitis is the most common acute surgical emergency of the abdomen. Anyone can get appendicitis, but it occurs most often between the ages of 10 and 30.

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Appendectomy
Information on the appendix and the operation to remove it.
Appendicitis
A look at what this disorder is, the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
eMedicine - Acute Appendicitis
Emergency room MD discusses symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for this common surgical condition.
Appendicitis in Children
An article about the most important facts about this common infection, including symptoms and treatments.
Appendicitis
Information on inflammation of the appendix, from the National Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse.
Virtual Hospital: Appendicitis
Collection of topical articles for health care providers, patients, parents, and children.
eMedicine Health - Appendicitis
Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatments.

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