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Are there any risks with removing your appendix?
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Yes.: The appendix serves no function that we are aware of, therefore, people do very well without one. If caught early and removed prior to rupture, appendectomy is a low-risk procedure, with low complication rates comparable to any abdominal surgery. If the appendix has ruptured, there is a risk of developing a delayed infection weeks after surgery.
Answered 10/26/2018
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No: The appendix is a useless part of our anatomy which can only CAUSE problems REQUIRING it's removal! Hope this is helpful! Dr Z
Answered 10/27/2018
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