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  2. Postcholecystectomy syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Postcholecystectomy syndrome (PCS) describes the presence of abdominal symptoms after a cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal). Symptoms occur in about 5 to 40 percent of patients who undergo cholecystectomy, [1] and can be transient, persistent or lifelong. [2] [3] The chronic condition is diagnosed in approximately 10% of postcholecystectomy ...

  3. Abdominal surgery - Wikipedia

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    The most common abdominal surgeries are described below. Appendectomy: surgical opening of the abdominal cavity and removal of the appendix.Typically performed as definitive treatment for appendicitis, although sometimes the appendix is prophylactically removed incidental to another abdominal procedure.

  4. Appendectomy - Wikipedia

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    Appendicitis develops most commonly in the second trimester. [2] If appendicitis develops in a pregnant woman, an appendectomy is usually performed and should not harm the fetus. [15] The risk of premature delivery is about 10%. [16] The risk of fetal death in the perioperative period after an appendectomy for early acute appendicitis is 3 to 5%.

  5. Man Sues Hospital, Doc: Appendix Left In After Appendectomy - AOL

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    When you have appendicitis, you get an appendectomy. Removal is ultimately the only solution, and, once done, you don't have to worry about it again. Unless you do. That's what William McCormack ...

  6. Appendicitis - Wikipedia

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    For over a century, laparotomy (open appendectomy) was the standard treatment for acute appendicitis. [90] This procedure consists of the removal of the infected appendix through a single large incision in the lower right area of the abdomen. [91] The incision in a laparotomy is usually 2 to 3 inches (51 to 76 mm) long.

  7. Abdominal pain - Wikipedia

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    After addressing pain, there may be a role for antimicrobial treatment in some cases of abdominal pain. [22] Butylscopolamine (Buscopan) is used to treat cramping abdominal pain with some success. [23] Surgical management for causes of abdominal pain includes but is not limited to cholecystectomy, appendectomy, and exploratory laparotomy.