Abdominal Gastroenterology
Abdominal Gastroenterology
In the US approx 1 in 400 (0.25%) or 680,000 people suffer from acute appendicitis each year, equating to 1,863 cases per day. 7-8% people affected by appendicitis at some stage in their life in the US resulting in 390 deaths annually US for appendix conditions.
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