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What happens to the appendix when it is obstructed?



Asked by RN pedia, Last updated: Nov 02, 2024

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John Adney

John Adney

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John Adney

Answered Nov 22, 2017

The obstruction causes pressure to build up and eventually causes the appendix to burst

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John Smith

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John Smith

Answered Feb 09, 2017

The inflamed tissue becomes infected and dies from lack of blood supply and eventually bursts
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