Medical Minute: Alternative Appendectomy Treatment

An Appendectomy is the most common emergency surgical procedure in the U.S. Now, evidence shows some patients can avoid removing their appendix and instead receive treatment with antibiotics.

Monday, October 25th 2021, 4:44 pm

By: Drake Johnson


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An Appendectomy is the most common emergency surgical procedure in the U.S.

Now, evidence shows some patients can avoid removing their appendix and instead receive treatment with antibiotics.

Elise Preston has more in today's Medical Minute.

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