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Can fruit seeds and undigested plant residuals cause acute appendicitis
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine ; (12): 99-101, 2011.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-672870
ABSTRACT

Objective:

To investigate the relation between fruit seeds, plants residuals and appendicitis.

Methods:

Among cases that underwent appendectomy, the appendicitis cases having fruit seeds and undigested plant residuals in their etiology were examined retrospectively. Also, histopathological features, age, sex, and parameters of morbidity and mortality were used.

Results:

Fruit seed was found in one case(0.05%) with presence of pus in appendix lumen, undigested plant residuals in 7 cases(0.35%). It was determined that there were appendix inflammation in 2 of the plant residuals cases, while there were obstruction and lymphoid hyperplasia in the appendix lumen of5 cases. No mortality was observed.

Conclusions:

The ratio of acute appendicitis caused by plants is minimal among all appendectomised patients, but avoidence of eating undigested fruit seeds and chewing plants well may help to prevent appendicitis.

Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Language: Chinese Journal: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine Year: 2011 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Language: Chinese Journal: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine Year: 2011 Type: Article