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Two-Thirds of Appendectomies May Be Unnecessary

Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola Fact Checked

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  • 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

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