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How long can one live after losing an appendix?

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Presumably, your question is based upon post-appendectomy status. In humans, as contrasted to porcupines, the appendix is a vestigial organ and surgical removal does not affect lifespan. Appendicial rupture however could be life threatening if not surgically addressed as an emergency, but success results in normal lifespan.

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Answered 3/1/2022

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