The appendix as the cause of chronic lower abdominal pain.
retrospective_cohort · Level III
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Abstract
The records of 63 patients who had appendectomy for chronic lower abdominal pain were reviewed. Histologically 92% of the removed appendices revealed abnormality, and 95% of these patients were completely cured. It is concluded that appendicopathy does exist and could be the cause of chronic lower abdominal pain.
Medical subject headings
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendix