Our appendix, a thin tube positioned where our small intestine meets our large intestine, is a perplexing organ. In fact, ...

Background and Aim: Obstruction of the lumen of the appendix is the major cause of appendicitis. Tumors could obstruct this lumen and cause appendicitis in the elderly. The association between ...

Gender: Due to potential hormonal influences, women are more prone than men to acquire appendix cancer. - Smoking: Because tobacco products contain toxic substances that might trigger mutations in ...