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

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.

Maris Racal said she is now on the road to recovery after undergoing surgery for appendicitis. Racal shared a photo of herself lying in a hospital bed, holding a stuffed toy as she thanked her doctors ...