"Appendix" 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.
A worm-like blind tube extension from the CECUM.
| Descriptor ID |
D001065
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| MeSH Number(s) |
A03.556.124.526.209.290 A03.556.249.249.209.290
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| Concept/Terms |
Appendix- Appendix
- Vermiform Appendix
- Appendix, Vermiform
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2001 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Appendix" by people in Profiles.
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Role of Tumor-informed Personalized Circulating Tumor DNA Assay in Informing Recurrence in Patients With Peritoneal Metastases From Colorectal and High-grade Appendix Cancer Undergoing Curative-intent Surgery. Ann Surg. 2023 12 01; 278(6):925-931.
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Antegrade Colonic Enema Channels in Pediatric Patients Using Appendix or Cecal Flap: A Comparative Robotic vs Open Series. J Endourol. 2022 04; 36(4):462-467.
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Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) arising in uncommon locations: clinicopathologic features and risk assessment of esophageal, colonic, and appendiceal GISTs. Mod Pathol. 2022 04; 35(4):554-563.
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Association of Nonoperative Management Using Antibiotic Therapy vs Laparoscopic Appendectomy With Treatment Success and Disability Days in Children With Uncomplicated Appendicitis. JAMA. 2020 08 11; 324(6):581-593.
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Appendiceal Mucinous Neoplasm: Nurse Education About a Rare and Complex Disease. Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2020 08 01; 24(4):409-414.
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Alvarado Scores Predict Additive Value of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Workup of Suspected Appendicitis in Children. J Surg Res. 2019 12; 244:42-49.
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Multi-institutional trial of non-operative management and surgery for uncomplicated appendicitis in children: Design and rationale. Contemp Clin Trials. 2019 08; 83:10-17.
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Bladder Reconstruction with Bowel: Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Ileocystoplasty with Mitrofanoff Appendicovesicostomy in Pediatric Patients. J Endourol. 2018 05; 32(S1):S119-S126.
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A new technique for the diagnosis of acute appendicitis: abdominal CT with compression to the right lower quadrant. Eur Radiol. 2017 Aug; 27(8):3317-3325.
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Two-Site Appendectomy in Children: Description of Technique and Outcomes. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2017 Apr; 27(4):438-440.