He almost lost the role a week into rehearsals when his appendix ruptured.

"Within a few hours an infected appendix or gall bladder can rupture," he said.

But if the appendix has ruptured and there is infection in the abdomen or other problems, it takes longer to get better.

At the age of 6, Wilson's appendix ruptured, almost killing him.

Treatment is much easier if the appendix has not ruptured.

In most people, the appendix does not rupture until they have felt sick for at least 24 hours.

In 40 to 75 percent of patients over 60, the appendix has ruptured by the time it is surgically removed.

By the time Satir's father decided to overrule his wife, the young girl's appendix had ruptured.

The recovery process may vary depending on the severity of the condition, if the appendix had ruptured or not before surgery.

After discovering that Colton's appendix has ruptured, he was rushed to the hospital.