Abstract:Background
Peri-appendiceal inflammation (PAI) is often found in patients with left-sided ulcerative colitis (UC) or proctitis. However, there is still no consensus on the clinical significance of PAI. This study aimed to identify the clinical significance of PAI in UC as a prognosis factor.
Methods
We retrospectively collected medical records and endoscopic results of patients with diagnosed left side UC or proctitis between… Show more
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