Peroperative mechanical manipulation of the appendix. A cause of periappendicitis?
Seventeen appendices were randomized to either peroperative digital manipulation before removal or atraumatic removal. The manipulated appendices revealed microscopic changes similar to periappendicitis.
Sandermann
J
J
Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, University of Copenhagen, Herlev, Denmark.
Glenthøj
A
A
Nielsen
K K
KK
D001062:Appendectomy; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D006801:Humans; D010173:Palpation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011300:Preoperative Care; D011897:Random Allocation