Preventive appendectomy--pro and con

Schwarz, R.; Kyank, H.

Zentralblatt für Gynakologie 106(12): 850-854

1984


ISSN/ISBN: 0044-4197
PMID: 6475398
Document Number: 223979
The pros and cons of incidental appendectomy on the occasion of gynecological laparotomies are discussed. It is possible to prevent the well known morbidity and mortality of appendicitis later on by removing the appendix. The rate of complications is elevated only insignificantly. Incidental appendectomy is proposed under special preconditions.

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