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Do surgeons check if you're pregnant before appendix surgery ?

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Usually: Most hospitals have a protocol to check a pregnancy test on all women of childbearing age prior to surgery. You can ask at your hospital. However it is possible it wouldn't get done if the surgery is a serious emergency and must be done quickly.

Answered 7/20/2013

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Dr. Michael Sawyer answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Yes: Hcg levels routinely checked on women of child bearing age. However appendectomy is usually performed on an emergency basis. Appendicitis is a threat to both mother and fetus especially if it ruptures so surgery is indicated anyway.

Answered 9/8/2013

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