Most people know only two things about the appendix: You don’t need it – and if it bursts, you need surgery fast. That basic story traces back at least to Charles Darwin, the English naturalist who ...

It was the first day of spring break in 1992 in Phoenix, and 12-year-old Heather Smith was excited for her family's upcoming ski trip. But before Smith and her family had even packed their snow pants, ...

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 ...

For many years the general notion has been that the appendix is rather pointless. Evolutionists often maintain that they were useful at one time, but now that we have evolved they no longer serve a ...

For a first-year surgical resident, the appendix (specifically, it’s removal) represents a prized surgical operation. For trained surgeons, the appendectomy is usually an urgent affair that requires ...

A sudden spike in cases of appendiceal adenocarcinoma, particularly among Gen X and millennials, has become a growing concern among medical professionals. Frequently misdiagnosed or neglected because ...