Even the greatest escape artists find there is one thing from which they cannot escape: death. Harry Houdini was no different. But what started as a seemingly clear-cut case of appendicitis evolved ...

For some children, appendicitis does not require surgery. Antibiotics can spare an operation, but the ‘right’ choice depends on how families define success.

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, ...

Stephen Colbert is putting a pause on his late night show due to a health issue. The host of "The Late Show" shared a statement on the show's Instagram account Monday announcing the news. "Sorry to ...

Dear Dr. Roach • A co-worker of mine recently had a ruptured appendix. The doctors did not remove it, but instead gave him heavy doses of antibiotics for three weeks. I thought they had to remove it.

Dear Doctors: I had a pain on the right side of my abdomen. A CT scan found a perforated appendix with an abscess. I was treated with IV antibiotics, and now I am feeling fine. Do I need to have my ...

Brian Austin Green just got really lucky. Now he's really grateful. Last week, the former "Beverly Hills, 90210" star found himself experiencing pain in his abdomen — pain bad enough that he headed ...