Long-term impacts of appendectomy associated with increased incidence of inflammatory bowel disease, infection, and colorectal cancer

ConclusionPatients who underwent appendectomy may be at increased risk for developing Crohn ’s disease, ulcerative colitis,Clostridium difficile infection, sepsis, and colorectal cancer.

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Source: International Journal of Colorectal Disease - February 16, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research