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What happens if a doc opens a pt up for a suspected appendectomy but finds the appendix is not inflamed?
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Close: The surgeon closes back up. Traditionally the appendix is removed and then the appendicitis confirmed with frozen section of appendix.
Answered 7/15/2019
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