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Because the toxins from the burst appendix can get into the bloodstream and cause blood poisoning. If you get the appendix removed after it ruptured, you may need to get an abcess, to remove the toxins
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoBecause it can cause very toxic bacteria to form and cause peritonitis.
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∙ 9y agoUntreated or not well treated, the appendix can get burst. You will get peritonitis in such case. Peritonitis is life threatening condition.
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∙ 11y agoperitoneum
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In cases of a ruptured appendix what serous membrane is likely to become infected How can this be life-threatening?
the peritoneum
By what criterion is appendectomy considered essential surgery?
If left untreated, appendicitis may result in a ruptured appendix, which is a life-threatening condition
How is ruptured spleen life threatening?
Yes.
Can a ruptured spleen cause your appendix to become bad?
A ruptured spleen will not affect your appendix.
Can an epidemic be ruptured?
No, perhaps you are thinking of a ruptured epidermoid cyst (skin cyst) or ruptured appendix which can happen with appendicitis (inflammation or infection of the appendix in your intestine).
Can a ruptured appendix be life threatening?
Yes it can be because the contents can spill into the peritoneum which is the cavity below the diaphragm that contains your bowel and then it can cause peritonitis which can be life threatening. Hope this helps.
What happen harry hondini end of life?
Harry Houdini died of peritonitis, secondary to a ruptured appendix.
Would you be able to walk if your appendix had burst?
No, you would be dead if you appendix ruptured.
Can coughing rupture your appendix?
That is very unlikely to get your appendix ruptured due to coughing.
What would the surgeon do in a ruptured appendix?
The appendix will be removed surgically by laproscopic or open surgery.
What is the serious complication of a ruptured appendix?
peritonitis and death
What is the cpt code for excision of ruptured appendix?
44900
