Appendicitis as a manifestation of colon cancer: should we image the colon after appendicectomy in patients over the age of 40 years?
ConclusionsPatients aged 55 years or over who have undergone appendicectomy should be offered colonoscopy to exclude coexistent caecal pathology.
Source: International Journal of Colorectal Disease - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
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