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Dr B lizardo
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Appendix Removal Could Help Keep Ulcerative Colitis in Remission A new international trial found that removing the appendix — along with standard meds — led to fewer UC relapses over one year compared to meds alone. https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langas/article/PIIS2468-1253(25)00026-3/fulltext?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacIbk636_X5PxVKUMHqJdW9naYI8x21PHI3MsAr8eRz2WgEzoZzj52pfVjrhA_aem_lv5dEt-9coQ9GNkAnVb38Q
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Dr B lizardo
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Patients who had surgery also needed fewer biologic drugs and reported better quality of life. This doesn’t mean surgery is for everyone — but it could be a helpful option for certain patients trying to stay in remission.
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