Is it worrisome to put a gastric tube after appendectomy?

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Hello doctor. My father, after 2 weeks of appendectomy, was unable to eat and had to have a nasogastric tube inserted. Doctor let me ask if my father's condition is so dangerous? Looking forward to consulting your doctor help me. Thank you.
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Hello!
Normally, patients after appendectomy surgery will eat and live normally 2-3 days after surgery. If 2 weeks after surgery, you have to put a nasogastric tube, you need to talk to the treating doctor to know the information about your father's condition.
In addition, you can also take your father to visit the hospitals of Vinmec Health System to be consulted more carefully by qualified and experienced doctors. Wishing you a speedy recovery!
Thank you for sending your question to Vinmec Health System. Best regards!
Answered by Specialist Doctor II Phan Thanh Nguyen - General Surgery - General Surgery Department - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.