“How common is an appendix removal?”
I am a 16 year old female. I want to know how common is an appendix removal?
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AbdominalSurgeonAbdominalSurgeon
It is very common. Each year 300,000 people, including more than 76,000 children, have their appendix removed. Thank you.
It is one of the most common surgeries.
Not very common
About 7% of the population gets appendicitis over the course of their lives. Most patients with appendicitis have their appendix removed.
It is very common. There are 250,000-350,000 appendectomies is the US every year.
https://www.medscape.com/answers/773895-14426/what-is-the-incidence-of-appendicitis-in-the-us
https://www.medscape.com/answers/773895-14426/what-is-the-incidence-of-appendicitis-in-the-us
