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The appendectomy is one of the most common emergent abdominal operations performed in the western world [1]. Despite this abundance of experience, fundamental questions about the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of appendicitis remain unanswered. Although a thorough exploration of these controversies is beyond the scope of this chapter, the list of suggested readings provides a starting point for exploring these issues.
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- Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- Absorbable Suture
- Open Appendectomy
- Perforated Appendicitis
- Lower Quadrant Pain
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Reichstein, A., Nichol, P.F. (2009). Appendectomy. In: Chen, H. (eds) Illustrative Handbook of General Surgery. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84882-089-0_18
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