What are the risks of Appendectomy?
Risks from any anesthesia include the following:
Reactions to medications. Problems breathing.
Risks from any surgery include the following:
Bleeding. infection of the wound.
Other risks with an appendectomy after a ruptured appendix include the following:
Buildup of pus (abscess), which may need draining and antibiotics. Longer hospital stays. Side effects from medications. </s>