vermiform appendix

Aug 10, 2009 12:43

Appendicitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the appendix. It is a medical emergency All cases require removal of the inflamed appendix, either by laparotomy or laparoscopy. Untreated, mortality is high, mainly because of peritonitis and shock. Reginald Fitz first described acute and chronic appendicitis in 1886, and it has been ( Read more... )

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steinsgrrl August 10 2009, 19:16:41 UTC
Abdominal surgery, SO FUN! I had 2 c-sections; I completely get it.

I'm so glad it didn't burst and you got there in time. Nurses can be wonderful and they can be not wonderful. Generally, making you move a little is good, though, even if it hurts. And you may have woken up during extubing. I've heard of it happening before, and that's what scares me the most; waking up before they're done!

Your co-workers should be ashamed. Feel better, darling! <3

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misoka_strife August 10 2009, 21:16:27 UTC
Awwww, no. I'm not freaked anymore, I'm just really glad you're okay. <3

I'mma visit you as soon as I am able to. Do you like flowers? :D And do you have any limitations on what you can eat? I'd be happy to bring you a stuffed animal, some flowers and some soup.

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revmts August 11 2009, 20:59:52 UTC
Wow. That is super lame. Feel better soon.

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