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Association between tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, and appendicitis
2005
Revista Espanola de Enfermedades Digestivas
tonsillectomy, with or without adenoidectomy, is one of the most frequent surgical procedures generally performed, especially in young patients. Several studies suggest that there is a relationship between tonsillectomy and altered MALT immune system. Objective: to examine the possible association between tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy and the risk of subsequent appendicitis. Material and method: a cross-sectional study was performed in 650 patients admitted to the emergency department of a
doi:10.4321/s1130-01082005000300006
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