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Extirpación del apéndice
Los pacientes tienden a recuperarse rápidamente después de una apendicectomía simple y la mayoría salen del hospital en 1 a 3 días después de la cirugía. Usted puede reanudar las actividades normales al cabo de 2 a 4 semanas después de salir del hospital.
La recuperación es más lenta y más complicada si el apéndice se ha roto o se ha formado un absceso.
El hecho de vivir sin el apéndice no causa problemas de salud conocidos.
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