Is appendicitis likely to recur?

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Question
Hello doctor,
I operated on my right appendix a few months ago. Doctor let me ask, is appendicitis likely to recur?
Thuy Trang (2000)
Answer
Answered by Master, Doctor Vu Van Quan - Gastroenterologist - Department of General Surgery & Anesthesia, Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question "Can appendicitis recur?", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Appendicitis is a term that refers to an infected appendix. Appendicitis is one of the most common emergencies with an incidence of 1:15 people having appendicitis during their lifetime. Perforated appendicitis is one of the dangerous complications if not detected and treated promptly.
Usually, when performing appendicitis surgery, the surgeon will remove the appendix close to the base. Thus, there will be no appendix, so there is no recurrence of appendicitis. However, in rare cases, it is possible that after appendectomy there is still a small amount of appendix left near the base, the patient may have inflammation in this small remaining appendix. If you feel worried, you should see a specialist for the most appropriate treatment.
If you still have questions about appendicitis, you can go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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