The association between appendectomy and increased invasion of ascending colon cancer: a retrospective study involving 880 patients

Abstract Background Ascending colon cancer is a subtype of colorectal cancer (CRC), the most common malignant tumor globally. The appendix has been considered to be a vestigial organ and appendectomy is the most routine management of acute appendicitis. However, limited studies have examined the ass...

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Main Authors: Xu Sun, Rui Li, Wen Zhao, Dingchang Li, Guanglong Dong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12957-025-03896-x
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