title: Peroperative mechanical manipulation of the appendix. A cause of periappendicitis?
abstract: Seventeen appendices were randomized to either peroperative digital manipulation before removal or atraumatic removal. The manipulated appendices revealed microscopic changes similar to periappendicitis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, University of Copenhagen, Herlev, Denmark.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sandermann
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Glenthøj
authors.forename: K K
authors.initials: KK
authors.lastname: Nielsen
mesh_terms: 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