Many people are faced with the problem of appendicitis, but not everyone clearly understands that this disease is very dangerous for our health. So, appendicitis is an inflammation of the vermiform appendage of the rectum. As a rule, the above pathology is manifested by clearly defined clinical signs. Appendicitis surgery is the only treatment.
Clinical signs of pathology
Acute right-sided pain in the lower abdomen is a key symptom of appendicitis. Within two hours, rare colic develops into a constant cutting pain. If the patient lies on his right side and pulls his legs bent at the knees to his stomach, severe pain subsides. With the slightest movement, abdominal pain intensifies sharply. Most often, appendicitis is localized in the right side, but medical specialists say that they had to remove the left-sided appendicitis. In this case, the rectal appendage will be on the left. It is worth noting that the pain that occurs during an attack correlates with the localization of appendicitis. The course of the disease can be acute and chronic. In the acute course, pathological changes develop that are observed on the first day after the onset of inflammation: lymph and blood flow dysfunction, edema, the appearance of specific phagocytes (siderophages).
Appendicitis operation
Patients admitted to the hospital with suspected appendicitis should be under the supervision of specialists for some time. At this time, they pass a number of tests. After confirming the diagnosis of acute appendicitis, surgery is the only treatment. Surgical intervention can be carried out in two ways: traditional and endoscopic. So, how is appendicitis surgery performed in the traditional way? Using a scalpel in the right side, muscle tissue is cut, then a specialist examines the appendix and nearby tissues. After this, the appendix is removed. With a rupture of the appendix , peritonitis very often develops. The postoperative period is accompanied by a rather painful and unpleasant clinic. Due to severe pain in the lower abdomen during the day, you will not be able to get out of bed. Even after discharge at the incision site, the patient for a long time does not pass unpleasant sensations. After about a week, stitches are removed. It is almost painless.
Innovative treatments for appendicitis
Modern methods of surgical treatment of appendicitis include the use of an endoscope. A tube with a camera is inserted through a small incision into the abdominal cavity. The image from the camera is transmitted to the monitor. Through special sections, the specialist cuts out the inflamed appendage. The operation of appendicitis using an endoscope can be performed under local or general anesthesia. In connection with minimal operational actions, the rehabilitation period after the operation is only 1-2 days. The presented method of treatment is more effective in comparison with traditional surgical techniques.
If you have already been diagnosed with appendicitis, the cost of the operation will be different, which depends on the nature and course of the process, the chosen treatment technique and the length of stay in the clinic. The cost of the operation can vary in the range from 8 to 40 thousand rubles.