Appendectomy and Colectomy Risk in Ulcerative ColitisAppendectomy and Colectomy Risk in Ulcerative Colitis

Appendectomy does not decrease, and may increase, the risk of colectomy in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC), according to a retrospective study and meta-analysis. Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - Category: Surgery Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news