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The study aims to explore histopathological findings in appendix specimens from patients with quiescent ulcerative colitis and their correlation with clinical outcomes.

February 9, 2026

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Histopathological Findings of Appendix Specimens in Quiescent Ulcerative Colitis: Correlations With Clinical Outcomes in the ACCURE Trial.

EVEva VisserAmsterdam University Medical Centers DDDemy DanielssonAmsterdam University Medical Centers LHLianne HeuthorstAmsterdam Neuroscience

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The study aims to explore histopathological findings in appendix specimens from patients with quiescent ulcerative colitis and their correlation with clinical outcomes.
Analysis of appendix specimens from the ACCURE trial
Assessment of histopathological features related to inflammation
Comparison of relapse rates between appendicectomy and non-appendicectomy groups
Active appendiceal inflammation is common in quiescent ulcerative colitis.
There is a trend indicating that inflammation may be linked to higher relapse risk.
Relapse rates are significantly lower in the appendicectomy group compared to those without surgery.

Abstract

Active appendiceal inflammation is prevalent in quiescent UC and showed a trend toward association with relapse risk. Although the benefit of appendicectomy in this group cannot be confirmed on these data alone, the finding might be clinically relevant as relapse rates are significantly reduced in the appendicectomy group.

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Histopathological Findings of Appendix Specimens in Quiescent Ulcerative Colitis: Correlations With Clinical Outcomes in the ACCURE Trial.

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