Faecolith Examination for Spectrum of Parasitic Association in Appendicitis
Background: The appendix is a vestigial organ which is infiltrated by faecal material, microbes and parasites. The most important aetio-pathology of appendicitis is obstruction of its lumen, by a faecolith. This results from accumulation and inspissation of faecal matter around vegetable fibres....
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2014-05-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/4370/8174_CE(Ra)_F(H)_PF1(PUH)_PFA(NC)_PF2(PP)_PF2(PN).pdf |