Skip inflammation of the appendiceal orifice: A prospective endoscopic study

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Authors

Karin Ladefoged · Roskilde Sygehus

Lars Kristian Munck · Roskilde Sygehus

F. Schönau Jørgensen · Roskilde Sygehus

Peter A. Engel · Roskilde Sygehus

Abstract

Discontinuous inflammation of the appendiceal orifice is common in patients with IBD irrespective of clinical activity. However, patients with otherwise normal colon may also show congestion of this area without or with minimal microscopic inflammation.

Topics & Keywords

Microscopic Colitis Gastrointestinal motility and disorders Diverticular Disease and Complications

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Peace, Justice and strong institutions

Publication Details

Published in: Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology

Volume 40, Issue 10, pp. 1192-1196

DOI: 10.1080/00365520510023305

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