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Delayed surgery in acute appendicitis
Ruptured appendix was diagnosed in CT scan. They treated me with antibiotics for a week. Surgeon advised that surgery will be done after six weeks as the situation improved. Presently I have no pain in my stomach. What should I do at this juncture? Pls suggest.
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You can wait.
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wait for 4 weeks then re assess for appendix with usg then get operate electively as there are more complications to do early surgery in ruptured appendix as you are symptoms free at present so can wait for will
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wait n watch
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