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Demonstrates that appendectomy for inflammatory conditions reduces ulcerative colitis risk in youth, suggesting a preventative approach.
Appendectomy for an inflammatory condition (appendicitis or lymphadenitis) but not for nonspecific abdominal pain is associated with a low risk of subsequent ulcerative colitis. This inverse relation is limited to patients who undergo surgery before the age of 20 years.
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