High prevalence of ulcerative appendicitis in patients with ulcerative colitis

Previous studies have indicated that the appendix may be a priming site of ulcerative colitis (UC). Appendectomy is inversely associated with the development of UC, and is suggested to have a beneficial effect on the disease course in patients with refractory disease.The aim of the current study was to assess histological features of appendices from patients with UC and their clinical relevance.Patients with UC in remission and active UC...