title: Recurrent appendicitis: reexamination of a controversial disease.
abstract: The existence of recurrent appendicitis as a true disease entity is still disputed. The controversy surrounding recurrent appendicitis is discussed. This disease is thought to represent repeated inflammation of a nonperforated appendix. Case material supporting this concept is presented. The barium enema can provide evidence of the diseased appendix.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D001466:Barium Sulfate; D004733:Enema; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012008:Recurrence
chemical_list: D001466:Barium Sulfate