Re: Acute Appendicitis at 36.5 weeks

From: Douglas J. Krell MD (djkrell@ix.netcom.com)
Fri Jun 30 16:36:03 2000


> Thanks to everyone for their input on this subject.

The general surgeon and I performed the appy with a muscle splitting incision just above the umbilicus. The offending organ was a little hard to find but definately ready to burst when we were there.

We decided to take your advice and perform only the appy, based upon everyone's comments. The risk of spreading infection to a C-section site was also considered as a reason to avoid 2 procedures.

The patient is contracting occasionally though her cervix is unchanged. I'll let you know how the delivery goes.

Douglas Krell MD





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