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Heredity and familial tendency of acute appendicitis.
Scandinavian journal of surgery : SJS : official organ for the Finnish Surgical Society and the Scandinavian Surgical Society - 1 Jan 2007
Ergul E
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BACKGROUND: Although inflammatory disease of the vermiform appendix has been recognized as such for more than 100 years, its etiology remains a subject of controversy. The notion that appendicitis is familial, is not only important for understanding the etiology of the condition but might contribute substantially to the diagnosis and thus provide an indication for early surgical intervention. METHODS: An...
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