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

Background. Previous epidemiological studies have suggested that appendectomy may be a protective factor against the development of ulcerative colitis (UC). However, the results of these studies were inconsistent, with rare studies in Chinese populations. Aim. This study examined the associations be...

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Main Authors: Dafan Chen, Jing Ma, Shengzheng Luo, Lungen Lu, Xinjian Wan, Qiwen Ben
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2018-01-01
Series:Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/2927891
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