emergency appendectomy

Frequency: 4.50.8 per million words

Refers to an urgent, unscheduled surgical removal of the appendix.

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Examples (10)

  • He was rushed to the hospital for an emergency appendectomy.
  • The patient required an immediate emergency appendectomy to prevent rupture.
  • My vacation was cut short by a sudden need for an emergency appendectomy.
  • The surgeon on call is prepared to perform an emergency appendectomy at any time.
  • After the diagnosis of acute appendicitis, an emergency appendectomy was his only option.
  • How long is the typical recovery period following an emergency appendectomy?
  • The hospital's surgical team successfully completed three emergency appendectomies last night.
  • Her severe abdominal pain was correctly identified as a case requiring an emergency appendectomy.
  • The child was scared but brave as the doctors explained the need for an emergency appendectomy.
  • A delay in performing the emergency appendectomy could have led to serious complications.