ruptured appendix

drpebbles

Is it possible for laproscopy to cause an appendix to rupture? My mom and seven aunts were nurses and said that surgery can cause a puncture or perforation, but a rupture technically occurs prior to surgery. Is that correct? My daughter-in-law had an LA last night for a ruptured appendix. Thanks!

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koolaide

my doctor first tried to do laser surgery to remove my appendix he failed at that and cut me open as soon as he did my appendix ruptured and infection spread

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CalGal

Technically, you mom and aunts are correct. A rupture is 'spontaneous.' A puncture/perforation can be due to insult by an instrument. However, a perforation can also occur due to a slow errosion via a biological process.

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