A Th2 Cytokine Profile in Appendicular Lavage Fluid Suggests Allergy as a Possible Etiology for Acute Appendicitis

• Main Authors: Nuno Carvalho (Author), André Barros (Author), Hélder O. Coelho (Author), Catarina F. Moita (Author), Ana Neves-Costa (Author), Dora Pedroso (Author), Filipe C. Borges (Author), Luís F. Moita (Author), Paulo M. Costa (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Acute appendicitis is the most frequent surgical abdominal emergency, but its etiology remains poorly understood. Histological examination of the appendix, following its removal due to acute appendicitis, consistently shows features in common with bronchial asthma, suggesting an allergic reaction as...