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ArticleGastroenterology research and practice2026

Effect of Endoscopic Retrograde Appendicitis Therapy on Postoperative Gastrointestinal Function in Patients With Chronic Fecalith Appendicitis.

Yao Wu, Peichen Xia, Jing Chen, Yao Liu, Yan Yang, Yanyan Wang, Wenzhuo Jiang, Yu Fan, Hong Zhu, Xiaomeng Jiang

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10 authors.

Yao WuDepartment of Gastroenterology, Sir Run Run Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China, njmu.edu.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0373-9586
Peichen XiaDepartment of Gastroenterology, Sir Run Run Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China, njmu.edu.cn.
Jing ChenDepartment of Gastroenterology, Sir Run Run Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China, njmu.edu.cn.
Yao LiuDepartment of Gastroenterology, Sir Run Run Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China, njmu.edu.cn.
Yan YangDepartment of Gastroenterology, Sir Run Run Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China, njmu.edu.cn.
Yanyan WangDepartment of Gastroenterology, Sir Run Run Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China, njmu.edu.cn.
Wenzhuo JiangDepartment of Medical Laboratory Technology, Kangda College of Nanjing Medical University, Lianyungang, Jiangsu, China, njmu.edu.cn.
Yu FanCancer Institute, the Affiliated People's Hospital, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China, ujs.edu.cn.
Hong ZhuDepartment of Gastroenterology, Sir Run Run Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China, njmu.edu.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-7389-3843
Xiaomeng JiangDepartment of Gastroenterology, Sir Run Run Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China, njmu.edu.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3740-3351

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Abstract

Background: This study compared postoperative gastrointestinal function recovery between endoscopic retrograde appendicitis therapy (ERAT) and laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) in patients diagnosed with chronic fecalith appendicitis. Methods: This was a retrospective study enrolling patients with chronic fecalith appendicitis, who were divided into the ERAT group and the LA group. Gastrointestinal manifestations were recorded, and the Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale (GSRS) score was applied to evaluate gastrointestinal function. Preoperative and postoperative symptomatic improvement and GSRS scores were compared across groups. Result: A total of 101 eligible patients were recruited and divided into the ERAT group ( Conclusion: As an organ-preserving endoscopic procedure, ERAT retains appendiceal function and protects gastrointestinal physiological function. Our findings offer meaningful clinical references of treatment strategies for chronic fecalith appendicitis.

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chronic fecalith appendicitisERATgastroenteric functionGSRSLA

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PMCPMC13307183

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