"Appendectomy" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Surgical removal of the vermiform appendix. (Dorland, 28th ed)
| Descriptor ID |
D001062
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E04.210.078
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 2023 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Appendectomy" by people in Profiles.
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The vermiform appendix impacts the risk of developing Parkinson's disease. Sci Transl Med. 2018 10 31; 10(465).
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Cecal wedge resection appendectomy for the management of appendiceal polyps. Tech Coloproctol. 2016 Nov; 20(11):781-784.
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Are Antibiotics a Feasible Alternative to Surgery for Acute Appendicitis? Ann Emerg Med. 2017 03; 69(3):362-363.
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The impact of operative timing on outcomes of appendicitis: a National Surgical Quality Improvement Project analysis. Am J Surg. 2015 Mar; 209(3):498-502.
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Appendiceal mass in an adolescent with cystic fibrosis. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2009 Oct; 7(10):A24.