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Fiber intake and childhood appendicitis.

D Adamidis1, E Roma-Giannikou, K Karamolegou

  • 11st Department of Paediatrics of Athens University, Greece.

International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition
|August 17, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Low dietary fiber intake, particularly cellulose and exose, is linked to acute appendicitis in children. This study suggests reduced fiber consumption may cause up to 70% of appendicitis cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Nutritional Science
  • Pediatric Surgery

Background:

  • Acute appendicitis is a common surgical emergency in children.
  • The etiology of appendicitis is multifactorial, with diet being a potential contributing factor.
  • Previous research has suggested a link between low fiber intake and appendicitis, but further investigation is warranted.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between dietary fiber intake and the risk of developing acute appendicitis in children.
  • To identify specific fiber components that may be correlated with appendicitis.
  • To explore other potential risk factors associated with appendicitis.

Main Methods:

  • A case-control study involving 203 children with histologically confirmed appendicitis and 1922 controls.

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  • Dietary history method used to assess food intake.
  • Multivariate analysis of variance, discriminant analysis, and chi-squared tests for statistical analysis.

    • Main Results:

    • Children with appendicitis had significantly lower mean daily fiber intake (17.4 g vs. 20.4 g, P < 0.001).
    • Specific fiber fractions, including cellulose and exose, were independently correlated with appendicitis.
    • Lower fiber intake was estimated to be the cause in 70% of appendicitis cases.
    • Recurrent abdominal pain, chronic constipation, and a family history of appendectomy were more prevalent in appendectomized children.

    Conclusions:

    • Low dietary fiber intake, particularly cellulose and exose, plays a significant role in the pathogenesis of acute appendicitis in children.
    • Dietary modifications, such as increasing fiber consumption, may be a potential preventive strategy for appendicitis.
    • Further research is needed to elucidate the precise mechanisms by which fiber influences appendicitis development.