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N Engl J Med March 2001 PMID 11248156

Appendectomy and protection against ulcerative colitis.

R E Andersson, G Olaison, C Tysk, A Ekbom

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10
Peak: 2 in Aug 2019
across 3 sources since Aug 2019

Extended reach

67,427
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Total likes

37

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260

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Aug 2019 – Feb 2022

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What people are saying

The discussion demonstrates moderate agreement and interest, with some users referencing the original NEJM article and highlighting its findings. Words like 'possibly' and the mention of the publication's title suggest curiosity and cautious acceptance, while references to the article's potential impact indicate an awareness of its importance.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts seem to accept the article's findings about the protective effect of early appendectomy, with some expressing mild skepticism or curiosity.

InterestModerate interest

Discussions show a moderate level of curiosity, especially about the implications for understanding inflammatory responses and potential preventive strategies.

EngagementNeutral engagement

Posts are relatively brief and primarily consist of reactions or references, indicating a moderate level of engagement without deep analysis.

ImpactModerate impact

The topic appears to have some influence in medical circles, as indicated by references to the original NEJM publication and discussions about its significance.

Abstract in brief

  • Patients who had an appendectomy, especially for inflammatory conditions like appendicitis or lymphadenitis before age 20, tend to have a lower risk of developing ulcerative colitis later in life.
  • The study suggests that appendectomy might offer some protective effect against ulcerative colitis or that these two conditions represent different inflammatory responses.
  • Conversely, appendectomy performed for nonspecific abdominal pain does not reduce the risk, indicating that the protective link is specific to appendicitis and similar inflammatory conditions when surgery occurs early in life.]
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Harry Thomas
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@olsonplanner Possibly… https://t.co/KTAsLedejk https://t.co/J9e5mv5jDq

Feb 15, 2022 · 12 likes · 33,251 followers View post →
Abdullah Thawaba
@DrThawaba · X

https://t.co/FVehuLalbW the original article NEJM 2001 ☝

Aug 9, 2019 · 7 likes · 1 share · 32,531 followers View post →
Krishan Maggon
@kkmaggon · X

Appendectomy and Protection against Ulcerative Colitis | NEJM https://t.co/g6pEUJ9rxB https://t.co/tGq9ggvTmR

Nov 3, 2019 · 1,001 followers View post →
Rid72
@dilsurg · X

RT @DrThawabeh: https://t.co/FVehuLalbW the original article NEJM 2001 ☝

Aug 10, 2019 · 1 share · 381 followers View post →

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Harry Thomas
@DrHarryThomas · X

@olsonplanner Possibly… https://t.co/KTAsLedejk https://t.co/J9e5mv5jDq

Feb 15, 2022 · 12 likes · 33,251 followers View post →
Krishan Maggon
@kkmaggon · X

Appendectomy and Protection against Ulcerative Colitis | NEJM https://t.co/g6pEUJ9rxB https://t.co/tGq9ggvTmR

Nov 3, 2019 · 1,001 followers View post →
Rid72
@dilsurg · X

RT @DrThawabeh: https://t.co/FVehuLalbW the original article NEJM 2001 ☝

Aug 10, 2019 · 1 share · 381 followers View post →
Abdullah Thawaba
@DrThawaba · X

https://t.co/FVehuLalbW the original article NEJM 2001 ☝

Aug 9, 2019 · 7 likes · 1 share · 32,531 followers View post →