Two-Thirds of Appendectomies May Be Unnecessary
It's the most common emergency surgery, and many experts believe this body part has no known function.
STORY AT-A-GLANCE
Appendectomy is the most common emergency surgery performed in the U.S. Many doctors will even suggest prophylactic removal of the appendix when you’re having some other abdominal surgery done
With the help of white blood cells known as innate lymphoid cells, the appendix acts as a reservoir for beneficial bacteria
Once your body has succ…
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