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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Apr 16, 2024; 16(4): 187-192
Published online Apr 16, 2024. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v16.i4.187
Colonoscopy in the diagnosis and management of appendiceal disease
Yuan Gao, Bing Hu
Yuan Gao, Bing Hu, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology/Medical Engineering Integration Laboratory of Digestive Endoscopy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
Author contributions: Gao Y and Hu B contributed to this paper; Hu B designed the overall concept and outline of the manuscript; Gao Y contributed to the discussion and design of the manuscript; Gao Y and Hu B contributed to the writing and editing of manuscript.
Supported by 135 Project for Disciplines of Excellence-Clinical Research Incubation Project, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 2020HXFH016.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Bing Hu, MD, Doctor, Editor-in-Chief, Full Professor, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology/Medical Engineering Integration Laboratory of Digestive Endoscopy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 Guoxue Alley, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China. hubing@wchscu.edu.cn
Received: January 3, 2024
Peer-review started: January 3, 2024
First decision: January 21, 2024
Revised: January 30, 2024
Accepted: March 7, 2024
Article in press: March 7, 2024
Published online: April 16, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: With the popularization of the concept of minimally invasive surgery and in-depth research on the function of the appendix, methods for preserving the appendix have emerged, and endoscopic diagnosis and treatment of appendiceal diseases have gradually become the first-line treatments. We summarize the current state of colonoscopic management of appendiceal disease, with an emphasis on reconsideration of the function of the appendix and endoscopic treatment. We also put forward our own views on how to improve the diagnosis and treatment of appendiceal diseases.