Bindi Irwin has reportedly been rushed to hospital in the United States to undergo emergency surgery for a ruptured appendix. According to her brother Robert Irwin, "she's going to be OK," however, ...

Would the suggested pelvic exam have detected the problem in time to prevent appendiceal rupture? Dr. T was busily growing a family practice in a suburb in the Southwest. A 20-year-old woman came to ...

Filmmaker Kiran Rao recently underwent appendix surgery and is recovering well. Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix caused by blockage or infection, leading to severe abdominal pain, ...

Carolina Panthers starting left tackle Ikem Ekwonu (appendectomy) is not expected to play in Sunday's season opener against the Jaguars. Ekwonu underwent emergency surgery in late August to remove his ...