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Two-Thirds of Appendectomies May Be Unnecessary

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.

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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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