Q: Non Surgical Treatment of perforated appendix
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duesouthto
on February 21st, 2008
New User
I went to ER last week due to pain in mid right abdomen. CAT scan revealed perforated appendicitis with abscess. Doctors decided not to remove neither appendix nor abscess (appendix is at the back of bladder). I was on IV antibiotics and clear liquids for two days and left hospital with two week oral antibiotics (ciprofloxacin and metronidazole) and solid foods. It has been a week and I still feel mild pain on lower right quadrant with some gas, particulary today. I have read a lot of information regarding appendicitis treatment but it all involves removal of the appendix and haven't found any info for a case like mine. My question is: how long do I have to wait for these symptoms to go away or should I seek medical attention? Where can I find information or has someone had similar treatment? My discharge notification states perforated appendicitis as the diagnosis. Comorbid conditions: small bowel obstruction. Complications: wall-off intra abdominal abscess. Procedure: reversal of loop ileostomy (I read this is a surgical procedure but did have none so I am not sure what this means).
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