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After the Appendix Is Gone

A long-term pediatric cohort study raises new questions about gut immunity following appendectomy.

  • By

  • Henry Thomas

  • February 2, 2026

  • 3 min

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Top Institutions in Gastroenterology

Brief introduction explaining scope and methodology.

  • #1

    Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
    Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

    Philadelphia, PA

    Key Differentiators

    • Pediatric Gastroenterology
    • Pediatric Infectious Diseases
    • Immunology

  • #2

    Boston Children's Hospital
    Boston Children's Hospital

    Boston, MA

    Key Differentiators

    • Pediatric Gastroenterology
    • Pediatric Infectious Diseases

  • #3

    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

    Cincinnati, OH

    Key Differentiators

    • Pediatric Gastroenterology
    • Pediatric Infectious Diseases
    • Immunology

  • #4

    Johns Hopkins Children's Center
    Johns Hopkins Children's Center

    Baltimore, MD

    Key Differentiators

    • Pediatric Gastroenterology
    • Pediatric Infectious Diseases

  • #5

    Taichung Veterans General Hospital
    Taichung Veterans General Hospital

    Taichung, Taiwan

    Key Differentiators

    • Pediatric Gastroenterology
    • Epidemiology

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After the Appendix Is Gone

  • by Henry Thomas

  • February 2, 2026

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