Appendix Tumor Treatment Options

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Treatment includes; 1.Resection of the ______

appendix

Treatment includes; 2.Wide resection of the meso-appendix to include all the appendicular ______

lymph nodes

Treatment includes; 3.Cytological examination of all intraperitoneal ______

mucus

Treatment includes; 4.Careful inspection of the base of the appendix for ______ TUMORS (ARGENTAFFINOMA)

CARCINOID

This is the commonest tumor of the ______

appendix

For a tumor that is less than 2 cm, and is still confined to the appendix, __________ is a sufficient treatment.

appendectomy

Complications of surgery may arise if the tumor is not treated promptly, leading to potential __________.

risks

Depending on the location and size of the tumor, different types of __________ may be considered for the surgery.

incisions

In cases where the tumor has spread beyond the appendix, additional __________ options may be required.

treatment

It is important to discuss with your healthcare provider the best course of __________ for your specific situation.

action

INITIAL TREATMENT AND PREOPERATIVE PREPARATION A.ASSESSMENT - !B.______ !C.INTRAVENOUS FLUIDS !D.HEMODYNAMIC MONITORING !E.NASOGASTRIC TUBE !F.

DIET

INITIAL TREATMENT AND PREOPERATIVE PREPARATION A.ASSESSMENT - !B.DIET !C.______ !D.HEMODYNAMIC MONITORING !E.NASOGASTRIC TUBE !F.

INTRAVENOUS FLUIDS

INITIAL TREATMENT AND PREOPERATIVE PREPARATION A.ASSESSMENT - !B.DIET !C.INTRAVENOUS FLUIDS !D.______ !E.NASOGASTRIC TUBE !F.

HEMODYNAMIC MONITORING

INITIAL TREATMENT AND PREOPERATIVE PREPARATION A.ASSESSMENT - !B.DIET !C.INTRAVENOUS FLUIDS !D.HEMODYNAMIC MONITORING !E.______ !F.

NASOGASTRIC TUBE

INITIAL TREATMENT AND PREOPERATIVE PREPARATION A.ASSESSMENT - !B.DIET !C.INTRAVENOUS FLUIDS !D.HEMODYNAMIC MONITORING !E.NASOGASTRIC TUBE !F.______

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Learn about the treatment options for appendix tumors based on the size and extent of the tumor. Understand when appendectomy may be sufficient for tumors less than 2 cm in size and still confined to the appendix.

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