1. Surgical removal of the vermiform appendix

2. normally performed as an emergency procedure, when the patient is suffering from acute appendicitis

3. Bacteria present in the GI-tract can lead to infection and inflammation of the appendix. This severe pain and tenderness in the lower abdomen

6. Fever ( not necessarily) Nausea & vomiting Anorexia(loss of appetite) Abdominal pain

7. USG & CT PE(pain in McBurney´s point) History taking

8. Laparactomy Open appendicectomy Laparoscopy Minimal invasive surgery

10. 1. Prophylactic treatment with antibiotics

11. 2. Anesthesia

12. 3. Preparation of Abdomen

13. 4. The Incision

14. 5. Identification of appendix

16. 6. Removal

18. 7. Closure

20. 8. Bandage

21. 9.Dictation

22. Better cosmatic results Faster recovery Reduced risk for infections More expensive!

23. Antibiotics Anticeptics Catheterization