For example, it is possible that beneficial bacteria present in the appendix may decrease the risk of infections causing fatal diarrheal diseases, particularly in young children. Acute appendicitis is ...

All removed appendices were analyzed pathologically and the patients were classified as being positive (acute appendicitis) or negative (normal appendix histology) appendectomy recipients.

and as a normal appendix based on pathology in the surgery group, as well as additional appendix-related procedures requiring general anesthesia in either group. All but one patient meeting the ...