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In cases of a ruptured appendix what serous membrane is likely to become infected How can this be life-threatening?
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the peritoneum
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If you rupture your appendix what serous membrane is likely to become infected?
The peritoneum is at risk of infection with ruptured or perforated appendices.
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).
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
What can happen if ruptured appendix is not removed?
Peritonitis or a generalized infection in the abdomen will occur. Treatment of peritonitis as a result of a ruptured appendix includes removal of what remains of the appendix, insertion of drains.
Can a 60 year old get appendicitis?
I am sure anybody can have appendicitis if they still have their appendix. The appendix is small at the end of the intestine, so as long as it is still in the body, there is a chance of something going wrong with it..
Should a ruptured appendix wound be left open?
Normally no, especially if the surgery is done laparoscopically, and the surrounding tissue has not become infected. The appendix is removed, the tissues are cleansed and the incision closed. The closure and healing of the incision will prevent any new infection from entering the peritoneum.
How severe is a ruptured appendix and what is the chance of death?
99.9% wont die but u should get to the hospital as soon as possible when my appendix ruptured I don't go to the hospital until the next day and I was fine
