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Appendicitis

From hotline to surgery – How CHOC guided a family through an emergency

April 21, 2020

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CHOC’s COVID-19 hotline helped one mom get clarity on where to bring her son for care during a pandemic. He had appendicitis, and is now doing well.

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The Appendix: 5 Common Questions

January 15, 2018

What is the appendix, and why does it send so many people to the emergency room? Dr. Peter Yu, CHOC pediatric surgeon explains

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An Unexpected Case of Appendicitis: Jordan’s Story

August 22, 2017

When Jordan started complaining of stomach pains, his family never imagined that he would undergo surgery at CHOC Hospital 24 hours later.

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Stomach Flu or Appendicitis? What Parents Should Know

May 12, 2017

Appendicitis, sometimes mistaken as a bad stomachache, can be difficult to diagnose in younger children, who can’t adequately describe pain.

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