Interval Appendectomy: Why Some Patients Need Delayed Surgery?
Interval appendectomy is the planned removal of the appendix six to eight weeks after an appendicular mass or abscess has settled on antibiotics. Operating immediately through active inflammation carries a high risk of bowel injury and bleeding. Antibiotics control...
Appendicitis in Children vs Adults: How Symptoms Differ?
Appendicitis affects both age groups but behaves differently in each. Adults typically follow the classic pattern: pain starts near the navel, migrates to the right lower abdomen over a few hours, and the clinical picture becomes clear enough for a confident...
Appendix Lump: What Happens When Surgery Gets Delayed?
An appendix lump, or appendicular mass, forms when inflamed appendix tissue adheres to surrounding bowel and omentum, containing the infection instead of rupturing freely. The lump is palpable in the right lower abdomen, tender, and typically accompanied by fever and...