[Results of 748 preventive appendectomies]

From 1975 to 1984 748 incidental appendectomies were done on the occasion of gynecological laparotomy. In 73 per cent of the appendices no pathological finding was to be found. In 27% there were chronic inflammatory changes. Postoperative complications could be observed only in 2 cases. Because of bleedings from the appendicular artery relaparotomies were necessary. No other complications. Therefore incidental appendectomy is justified if special preconditions are taken into consideration.