Is there a link between appendicitis and the risk of diverticular disease?: a large German cohort study
Sarah Krieg,
Ernst W. Kolbe,
Sven H. Loosen
et al.
Abstract:Purpose
Appendicitis, characterized by inflammation of the vermiform appendix, is a common abdominal emergency necessitating appendectomy. Recent evidence suggests a potential link between appendicitis and subsequent diverticular disease, yet population-based studies investigating this association are limited.
Methods
Utilizing the Disease Analyzer database encompassing data from over 1000 primary care practices in Germany, we conducted a retrospec… Show more
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