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An appendectomy is most often done as an emergency operation to treat appendicitis . Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix. It can be caused by an infection or obstruction.
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Possible Complications
Complications are rare but no procedure is completely free of risk. If you are planning to have an appendectomy, your doctor will review a list of possible complications which may include:
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Damage to other organs
- Reaction to anesthesia
Some risk factors that make complications more likely include:
- Appendix has ruptured
- Age: 65 or older
- Obesity
- Diabetes
- Chronic lung or heart disease
- Pregnancy
Call Your Doctor
After you leave the hospital, contact your doctor if any of the following occurs:
- Signs of infection, including fever and chills
- Redness, swelling, increasing pain, excessive bleeding, or discharge at the incision site
- Cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, or severe...
