"Appendectomy" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Surgical removal of the vermiform appendix. (Dorland, 28th ed)
| Descriptor ID |
D001062
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E04.210.078
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Appendectomy" by people in Profiles.
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Rosen M, Chalupka A, Butler K, Gupta A, Odom SR. Pathologic findings suggest long-term abnormality after conservative management of complex acute appendicitis. Am Surg. 2015 Mar; 81(3):297-9.
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Nazarey PP, Stylianos S, Velis E, Triana J, Diana-Zerpa J, Pasaron R, Stylianos V, Malvezzi L, Knight C, Burnweit C. Treatment of suspected acute perforated appendicitis with antibiotics and interval appendectomy. J Pediatr Surg. 2014 Mar; 49(3):447-50.
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Furman MJ, Cahan M, Cohen P, Lambert LA. Increased risk of mucinous neoplasm of the appendix in adults undergoing interval appendectomy. JAMA Surg. 2013 Aug; 148(8):703-6.
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Alkhoury F, Burnweit C, Malvezzi L, Knight C, Diana J, Pasaron R, Mora J, Nazarey P, Aserlind A, Stylianos S. A prospective study of safety and satisfaction with same-day discharge after laparoscopic appendectomy for acute appendicitis. J Pediatr Surg. 2012 Feb; 47(2):313-6.
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Al-Mansour M, Watch L. Granulomatous stump appendicitis mimicking Crohn's disease. Am Surg. 2011 Aug; 77(8):172-4.
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Henneman PL, Lemanski M, Smithline HA, Tomaszewski A, Mayforth JA. Emergency department admissions are more profitable than non-emergency department admissions. Ann Emerg Med. 2009 Feb; 53(2):249-255.