Relationship between the appendix and ulcerative colitis: A new discovery

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World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Feb 16, 2026; 18(2): 113439
Published online Feb 16, 2026. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v18.i2.113439

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Figure 4 Endoscopic contrast: Normal proximal colon vs healed ulcer scars in the distal colon. A: Appendiceal orifice, normal appendiceal orifice and surrounding mucosa; B: Ascending colon, mucosa appeared normal; C: Transverse colon, mucosa appeared normal; D: Descending colon, mucosa appeared normal; E: The sigmoid colon mucosa showed ulcer scars, indicating healing; F: The rectal mucosa similarly exhibited ulcer scars, consistent with mucosal healing.

Citation: Wu XJ, Xiang RY, Gong P, Chen Q, Li XF. Relationship between the appendix and ulcerative colitis: A new discovery. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2026; 18(2): 113439
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DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4253/wjge.v18.i2.113439

Wu XJ, Xiang RY, Gong P, Chen Q, Li XF. Relationship between the appendix and ulcerative colitis: A new discovery. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2026; 18(2): 113439 [PMID: 41700167 DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v18.i2.113439]

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