Apendicectomía

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Apendicectomía

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Extirpación del apéndice

Expectativas después de la cirugía:

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 operación. Las actividades normales se pueden reanudar en 1 a 3 semanas después de salir del hospital.

Si se ha formado un absceso o el apéndice se ha perforado, la recuperación es más lenta y más complicada.

El hecho de vivir sin el apéndice no causa problemas de salud conocidos.

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