Antibiotic treatment is a viable option for uncomplicated appendicitis, yielding favourable outcomes and fewer complications than appendectomy, new research shows.

It's "no longer about a right vs wrong management pathway," expert says ...

For years, the appendix carried a reputation as the body’s most pointless organ. Doctors often removed it without hesitation, ...

There are four stages of appendicitis, which describe its severity and whether it has caused any complications: simple, supportive, gangrenous, and perforated. These range from mild inflammation ...

Appendicitis is not an inherited condition, but genetics may play a role. However, the cause of appendicitis is often unclear. Appendicitis refers to inflammation of the appendix. An infection may ...