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Abd El Hai, K.
Bacterial Cultures in Pediatric Appendicitis – A Literature Overview
Humanmedizin; [ Diplomarbeit ] Medizinische Universität Graz; 2025. pp. 84 [OPEN ACCESS]
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Advisor:: Singer Georg; Weitzer Claus-Uwe
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Abstract:: The exact underlying pathogenesis of acute appendicitis is still largely unknown. Several theories and models have been suggested to explain the role of bacterial infections as a primary precipitating factor of pediatric acute appendicitis. This article aims to review and synthesize current research on bacterial pathogens implicated in the pathogenesis of acute appendicitis. A detailed analysis of bacteria identified through perioperative swab cultures from the appendiceal lumen, surface, peritoneal cavity, or peritoneal fluid may provide valuable insights into the correlation between these microbiomes and the development, progression, severity, and complications of the disease.