Our appendix, a thin tube positioned where our small intestine meets our large intestine, is a perplexing organ. In fact, many believe it to be rather useless, offering no real perks for our health.

Severe appendicitis is sometimes dismissed as mere period pain. But ignoring it can result in serious consequences. Dr Sood ...

Dr Hilary Jones has explained appendicitis symptoms to look out for after the Lorraine presenter underwent emergency surgery for the condition Andi Peters stood in for the broadcaster on Monday (12 ...

Data from two standard diagnostic tests commonly obtained in children evaluated for abdominal pain--when combined--can improve the ability of emergency department physicians and pediatric surgeons to ...

Nonoperative management of uncomplicated appendicitis in children is feasible and well tolerated, with a small proportion of patients experiencing recurrent symptoms that require appendectomy within a ...

A recent study published in the Frontiers in Pediatrics revealed that among children with suspected appendicitis, a positive ...