Changes in the Frequency of Gastrointestinal Infections Before and After Appendectomy Among the Palestinian Population: A Retrospective Medical Records Study

Description

This study aims to determine if there is a difference in the incidence of intestinal infection before and after appendectomy in Palestinians in the West Bank. Some studies suggest that the appendix may have a role in supporting bowel immunity and maintaining the normal balance of bacteria in it, but the relationship between its removal and the occurrence of intestinal infection still needs more research and study. The study will be based on a review of previous medical records of patients who underwent appendectomy in participating hospitals. Through these records, the number and types of intestinal infections will be compared before and after the operation, in addition to reviewing associated medical visits, including emergency department reviews and hospital admissions. The study will also examine the possibility of a relationship between the recurrence of infection and certain patient-related factors, such as age, gender and chronic diseases, along with other clinical factors for which information is available in medical records. By focusing on Palestinian patients in the West Bank, this study seeks to provide local information on the possible relationship between appendectomy and recurrence of intestinal infections, which may help expand knowledge of the subject and open the way for more comprehensive future studies.