Saturday, June 28, 2008
In this post, I am going to discuss more on the treatment to appendicitis.
Appendicitis is treated by removing the inflamed appendix through an appendectomy. The inflamed appendix is removed in a treatment operation lasting about an hour. It is not necessary to be put to sleep for this brief operation as it can be done by injecting the skin and muscle over the incision area with a nerve deadener before cutting. Surgeons usually remove an appendix either by making a traditional incision in the abdomen or by using a small surgical device (a laparoscope) that creates a smaller opening. The actual treatment cut is about 2 inches long diagonally over the right lower tummy and heals with a minor scar and as the appendix has no function in digestion you won't miss it.
Before and after surgery, intravenous (IV) fluids and antibiotics will help keep infection at bay and decrease the risk for wound infections after surgery. If needed, you will also receive pain medication.
If the infected appendix bursts, it must still be removed surgically, but a longer hospital stay may be needed so that antibiotics can kill any bacteria that have spread in the child's body.
Environmentalist Blogged:3:47 PM