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Your appendix and you

by Marijke Durning, RN on September 10th, 2008

(sounds like a film from the 50s and 60s for Health class, huh?)

It used to be that just about everyone we knew had their appendix out. Now, it doesn’t seem to be so common anymore. But, what exactly is the appendix and what is it for? If you’ve ever wondered, then I’ve got a slide show for you. MedicineNet.com has a slide show that discusses appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix) and appendectomies (the surgery to remove the appendix). It reviews the signs and symptoms of appendicitis and then goes on from there. Just click on the appendix below to watch it.

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Images: MorgueFile.com and Newscom

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