Research suggests that both genetic and environmental factors likely play a role in the development of appendicitis. Genetic variations may affect the risk and severity of appendicitis.

May 15 (Reuters) - Barcelona forward Ferran Torres is set to miss their push for the title after undergoing surgery for appendicitis, the Spanish league leaders said on Wednesday. The club did not ...

Barcelona will have to cope without Ferran Torres for the rest of the season after the Spain star underwent surgery for appendicitis. The Spain star, who is in the midst of his best ever season ...

Tigers closer Jason Foley underwent season-ending shoulder surgery. Foley, who had 28 saves last season, struggled in spring training and was sent to Toledo. Catcher Jake Rogers and outfielder ...

The Mariners placed right-handed pitcher Trent Thornton on the 15-day injured list with appendicitis and recalled Troy Taylor from the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers in a corresponding move. Thornton's ...

It can be argued that in US Emergency Departments, the diagnosis of acute appendicitis has shifted from clinical impression to radiographic confirmation, even for patients for whom the diagnosis ...