Saturday, October 27, 2007

Misdiagnosis Of Appendicitis In Pregnancy Increases Risk To Fetus (Medical News Today)

New research published in the October issue of 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. [click link for full article]

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