Monday, February 25, 2013

Is the Appendix really a useless structure?


You have probably been repeatedly told that the appendix is useless and has no function today.

With that said, Surgeons are happy and eager to remove it at a drop of a hat, so to speak.

But, guess what.

What?

Well, recent studies are showing that the appendix is not useless.

Indeed it does has a purpose.

And it should not be removed willy nilly.

Of course, if it is infected and inflamed and about to burst, well, then, yes, removal should be done.

But, to just remove it as a 'preventative measure' when operating in the abdomen for other purposes -- well, maybe this should be a 'not so fast' idea.

Want to know more about this?

Thought you did.


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