Is surgery the only option for appendicitis? Conventionally cases of pediatric appendicitis require surgical intervention to remove the appendix, however, a new study showed that in some cases, a course of antibiotics might deliver the same, if not better outcomes. The appendix is a small organ off the large intestine. This organ used to have some function but is now no longer necessary for the survival of modern humans. Appendix is prone to becoming inflamed and this condition is known as appendicitis.
When that happens, whether it is due to an infection, a blockage or some kind of trauma or disease, it can cause serious pain. If left untreated the organ can eventually rupture which becomes a medical emergency. An appendectomy, or removal of the appendix, has been the standard management for acute appendicitis. However, research suggests that the appendix may, in fact, play a role…
