Dear D.M.: Surgery remains the preferred therapy for acute appendicitis, the inflammation of the appendix of the large intestine. Nonoperative management can be used in people with uncomplicated ...

Untreated appendicitis may cause your appendix to rupture (burst), resulting in an infection. Symptoms associated with a ruptured appendix include severe abdominal pain, fever, chills, and weakness.

Symptoms of appendicitis may require emergency medical attention. Without immediate care, the appendix can burst. A burst appendix releases bacteria and pus, which can cause severe complications. The ...

It's a gut-wrenching tale of surgical déjà vu. What was supposed to be routine surgery became a little too routine for 43-year-old William McCormack, who is suing Lawrence Hospital Center, claiming ...