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What is appendicitis?

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Appendicitis occurs when the appendix becomes swollen and painful. The appendix is a small and thin sac about 5 to 10 cm. This bag is connected to the large intestine; Where stool is formed. The exact cause of appendicitis is not known, but removing this bag does not cause any complications.

Appendicitis generally begins with pain in the middle of the abdomen, which sometimes appears and resolves. Over the course of several hours, the pain spreads to the lower right side of the abdomen where the appendix is located and becomes severe and persistent. Pressing on this area, coughing or walking may aggravate the pain caused by appendicitis . You may experience anorexia, nausea and sometimes diarrhea.

If a person develops appendicitis , an appendectomy is usually performed to remove the appendix. Appendectomy surgery should be done as soon as possible. Appendectomy surgery is usually recommended in cases where there is a possibility of appendicitis but the exact diagnosis has not yet been made. Because removing the appendix with appendectomy is a safer method compared to the risk of the appendix bursting. In humans, the appendix does not perform an important function in the body, and appendectomy or removal of the appendix does not lead to long-term problems.

Appendectomy

Appendectomy is performed under general anesthesia using laparoscopic or open surgery.

Laparoscopic appendectomy

Laparoscopic appendectomy is a surgery that is generally chosen to remove the appendix; Because the recovery period of laparoscopic appendectomy is faster than open surgery. This type of appendectomy involves making three or four incisions in the abdomen. To perform appendectomy in this way, special expressions are entered into the abdomen:

  • a tube through which gas is pumped into the stomach and fills the stomach with air; In laparoscopic appendectomy , this allows the surgeon to see the appendix more clearly.
  • A laparoscope, a small tube with a light source and camera, creates a clear image of the inside of the abdomen on a screen.
  • Small surgical instruments used to remove the appendix

When an appendectomy is performed, the slits are closed with absorbable sutures. Nonabsorbable sutures may also be used to close laparoscopic appendectomy incisions, which are pulled by the surgeon 7 to 10 days after the appendectomy .

Open appendectomy

In some situations, laparoscopic appendectomy is not recommended and open appendectomy is performed to remove the appendix. Conditions in which open appendectomy is performed include:

  • When the appendix has burst and a mass called an appendiceal mass has formed.
  • When the surgeon does not have much experience in laparoscopic appendectomy .
  • People who have had open abdominal surgery in the past.

In these cases, appendectomy involves making a large incision in the lower right part of the abdomen through which the appendix is removed. When there is extensive peritonitis (infection of the lining of the abdomen) it is necessary to perform an appendectomy through a large incision in the middle of the abdomen (laparotomy). As with laparoscopic appendectomy , the gap created in open appendectomy is closed with the help of absorbable or non-absorbable sutures.

After both types of appendectomy , the removed appendix is sent to the laboratory to check for signs of cancer. This is a warning action and in most cases a serious problem is not found.

Appendectomy: recovery period

One of the biggest advantages of laparoscopic appendectomy is the short recovery period and hospitalization only a few days after appendectomy . If the appendix is operated quickly, most patients are discharged from the hospital after 24 hours. In open or complex appendectomy , if you have peritonitis, you can return home within a week after the operation.

In the first days after appendectomy surgery , you may experience some pain and bruising. These problems will go away over time, but if necessary, you can use painkillers. If you've had a laparoscopic appendectomy , you may have pain above your shoulders for a week. This is due to the gas that entered your abdomen during the appendectomy . You will also experience constipation for a short period of time after appendectomy, which can be prevented by taking codeine, eating a lot of fiber and fluids after appendectomy Before you leave the hospital, you will be advised to protect your wounds and keep some tips in mind regarding your daily activities.

In most cases, you can return to your normal activities two weeks after the appendectomy , while you should avoid heavy activities for four to six weeks after the appendectomy .

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