Effects of Appendectomy on the Onset and Course of Ulcerative Colitis in Chinese Patients.

Dafan Chen Jing Ma Shengzheng Luo Lun Gen Lu Xinjian Wan Qiwen Ben

Published in: Gastroenterology research and practice (2018)

We did not find a significant negative association between appendectomy and the UC occurrence in Chinese patients. Appendectomy performed before UC diagnosis may reduce the extent of UC involvement.

Keyphrases

ulcerative colitis
risk assessment