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Low-Grade Appendiceal Mucinous Neoplasm Involving the Endometrium and Presenting with Mucinous Vaginal Discharge. [PDF]
Primary appendiceal mucinous lesions are uncommon and represent a spectrum from nonneoplastic mucous retention cysts to invasive adenocarcinoma. Low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasms (LAMNs) represent an intermediate category on this spectrum and can ...
Baumgartner, Joel M+4 more
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Are Cesarean Section and Appendectomy in Pregnancy and Puerperium Interrelated? A Cohort Study
IntroductionIt is not known whether appendectomy for acute appendicitis (AA) increases the Cesarean section (CS) rate and whether CS increases the likelihood of AA and appendectomy in the early puerperium.
Banuhan Şahin+5 more
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The most common surgical emergency is suspected acute appendicitis, the lifetime risk of acute appendicitis is estimated to be 8.6% for men and 6.7% for women, with a male to female ratio of 1.4:1; correct diagnosis can be made in 70–80% of patients ...
H. Ahmed+7 more
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Importance The step after conservative treatment of periappendicular abscess arouses controversy, ranging from recommendations to abandon interval appendectomy based on low recurrence rates of the precipitating diagnosis to performing routine interval ...
Jari Mällinen+8 more
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Long-term effects of appendectomy in humans: is it the optimal management of appendicitis?
Introduction Appendectomy remains the gold standard for treating uncomplicated and complicated appendicitis. However, the vermiform appendix may play a significant role in the immune system (secondary immune function) and maintain a reservoir of the ...
Ming-Yang Song+5 more
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The Appendix Orchestrates T-Cell Mediated Immunosurveillance in Colitis-Associated CancerSummary
Background & Aims: Although appendectomy may reduce colorectal inflammation in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC), this surgical procedure has been suggested to be associated with an increased risk of colitis-associated cancer (CAC).
Maxime K. Collard+11 more
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Port exteriorization appendectomy in children: An alternative to the conventional laparoscopic technique? [PDF]
Introduction Laparoscopic appendectomy is usually performed using an intracorporeal approach. The conventional procedure uses three ports. The port exteriorization appendectomy uses two trocars to perform the entire procedure and can be considered an ...
Benkhalifa, Sonia+6 more
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Laparoscopic-assisted Appendectomy in Children with Uncomplicated Appendicitis [PDF]
Background: Acute appendicitis is one of the common surgical emergencies in the pediatric population. In 1990, laparoscopic-assisted appendectomy was used in children for the first time.
Al Aradi, Husain+3 more
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LAPAROSCOPIC APPENDECTOMY IN OBESE. AN ATTRACTIVE OPTION
Objective: To evaluate the outcomes of laparoscopic and open appendectomy in obese patients in Surgical departments of a tertiary care hospital. Study Design: Prospective observational study.
Saeed Awan+3 more
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Incidence of Negative Appendectomy: Experience From a Company Hospital in Nigeria [PDF]
Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the rate of negative appendectomy in a company hospital in Nigeria. Background: Appendicitis is one of the most common abdominal conditions requiring surgical intervention.
O C Osime, P A Ajayi
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