Ernesto Escobar, MDThe cecal appendix is an organ that is part of the colon, located in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen. It is a small, hollow organ with a very narrow lumen that can easily become obstructed by hard stools (fecaliths), enlarged lymph nodes, or even parasites.
Appendiceal pain typically starts in the central region of the abdomen and later migrates to the lower right quadrant, accompanied by loss of appetite, discomfort, and even fever.
The treatment for acute appendicitis involves removing or resecting this organ to prevent serious complications such as perforation (peritonitis), sepsis, and death.
Most cases, even the more complex ones, can be operated on laparoscopically (minimally invasive surgery), avoiding large incisions and allowing for a quicker recovery with less pain.