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  • Epidemiology
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  • The exact causes of acute appendicitis (AA) remain unknown.
  • Western dietary patterns (WDP), characterized by low fiber intake, are suspected to elevate AA risk, but evidence requires quantification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and quantify the association between dietary factors and acute appendicitis risk.
  • To assess the impact of Western dietary patterns on AA incidence.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic review adhering to PRISMA guidelines was performed, searching multiple databases (CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus).
  • Included human studies (case-control, cohort, ecological) published up to December 2024.
  • Risk of bias was evaluated using the ROBINS-E tool; data were synthesized narratively or via meta-analysis/regression where possible.

Main Results:

  • Twenty-one studies were included, most with high risk of bias.
  • Meta-analysis of four case-control studies indicated lower fiber intake in AA patients (p=0.11).
  • Meta-regression suggested a trend towards lower population incidence with higher fiber intake; narrative synthesis linked low-fiber, high-meat, or sugar-dense WDPs to increased AA risk.

Conclusions:

  • Observational evidence suggests an inverse association between dietary fiber and AA.
  • Meat- and sugar-rich Western dietary patterns may increase AA risk.
  • Significant uncertainty, heterogeneity, and low-quality data characterize the current evidence base.