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WebMar 18, 2024 · A perforated appendix is one of the complications of acute appendicitis. When appendicitis is left untreated, necrosis (gangrene) of the appendiceal wall can occur and progress to a focal rupture. Epidemiology. The rate of perforated appendix vary from 16% to 40%, with higher incidence in younger age group and in patients older than 50 …
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