Surgery Definition - What is appendix mass?
Surgery Definition - What is appendix mass?
Appendix mass is a palpable mass of the appendix with an abscess in the central which is caused by perforated or gangrenous appendix that contained within the omentum or loops of the small bowel. The treatment of appendix mass may include drainage of the abscess and performing interval appendicectomy.
Appendix mass is a palpable mass of the appendix with an abscess in the central which is caused by perforated or gangrenous appendix that contained within the omentum or loops of the small bowel. The treatment of appendix mass may include drainage of the abscess and performing interval appendicectomy.