Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Standard of care — same-day or next-day discharge.
Acute Abdomen
Appendicitis — Emergency Care in Bradenton
Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix requiring prompt diagnosis and usually surgical removal. Dr. Toomey performs laparoscopic appendectomy at Manatee Memorial and Blake Medical Center.
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- !Pain migrating from navel to lower right abdomen
- !Fever
- !Nausea and loss of appetite
- !Rebound tenderness
- !Symptoms develop over 12–24 hours
What Causes This?
- •Obstruction of appendix lumen by fecalith or lymphoid hyperplasia
- •Bacterial overgrowth leads to inflammation
Treatment Approaches
Open Appendectomy
For perforated cases with extensive contamination.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I wait to see if appendicitis resolves?▾
Delayed treatment risks perforation and peritonitis — do not wait if appendicitis is suspected.
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