Appendicitis - Prognosis



Appendicitis is usually treated successfully with an appendectomy. Unless there are complications, patients recover without further problems. Less than 0.1 percent of patients die as a result of a standard appendectomy. In cases where the appendix has ruptured or infection has occurred, there is a higher possibility of complications and recovery occurs more slowly. Children and the elderly are more prone to such complications.

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