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Appendectomy
Pregnant women at risk for unnecessary operations due to misdiagnosis of appendicitis
November 5th, 2007
New research published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons suggests that pregnant women suspected of having appendicitis are often misdiagnosed and undergo unnecessary appendectomies (removal of the appendix) that can result in early delivery or loss of the fetus. The study points to the need to require more accurate diagnosis to avoid unnecessary operations and the potential for fetal loss. Appendicitis is difficult to diagnose in pregnant women, with signs and symptoms that are similar to those of pregnancy itself. Consequently, surgeons have historically taken an aggressive approach to the treatment of suspected appendicitis in pregnant women in order...
Source: Health & Medicine Week (2007-11-05)
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