Appendicitis is a painful irritation of the appendix, which is a narrow, finger-shaped pouch attached to the large intestine in the lower right side of the abdomen. Appendicitis occurs when the inside of the appendix becomes filled with something that causes it to swell, such as mucus, stool or parasites.
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Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital is home to the largest pediatric surgery team in the region. We offer state-of-the-art care for routine surgical procedures and are on the leading edge in minimally-invasive (small-scar) pediatric techniques.
