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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