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My beautiful Kira is a 10-year-old American Akita. She hasn't been eating for a couple of days, drinks way too much then regurgitates. I've also noticed abdominal bloating which I think is either fluid or a mass. I'm taking her to the vet tomorrow. I'm a surgeon and I feel so helpless because I've always been on top of her care her entire life but I can't seem to figure this one out. She's also having trouble getting up which is very concerning to me because she hasn't been vomiting and she's definitely not dehydrated. I guess what I wanna ask is, depending on how it goes tomorrow at the vet's, is 10 years a good old ripe age or should I insist on aggressive treatments? I feel my heart breaking just thinking about losing her.

I've recently had a paper published in the World Journal of Gastrointestinal Pathophysiology. In our review of the appendix, we explore its role in ulcerative colitis and its treatment in particular. It seems as though appendectomy could prove useful in patients with refractory symptoms. Though still not an established treatment in the guidelines, such patients should consult their treating physician regarding enrollment in such clinical trials. Taking out an appendix sure seems like an easy fix! For more details, here's the link:

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/405753902_Appendix_in_ulcerative_colitis_pathogenesis_and_therapy_An_updated_narrative_review

I've recently had a paper published in the World Journal of Gastrointestinal Pathophysiology. In our review of the appendix, we explore its role in ulcerative colitis and its treatment in particular. It seems as though appendectomy could prove useful in patients with refractory symptoms. Though still not an established treatment in the guidelines, such patients should consult their treating physician regarding enrollment in such clinical trials. Taking out an appendix sure seems like an easy fix! For more details, here's the link:

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/405753902_Appendix_in_ulcerative_colitis_pathogenesis_and_therapy_An_updated_narrative_review

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/405753902_Appendix_in_ulcerative_colitis_pathogenesis_and_therapy_An_updated_narrative_review

I'm excited to announce the publication of my paper titled "Appendix in Ulcerative Colitis Pathogenesis and Therapy: An Updated Narrative Review." This work delves into the role of the appendix in the development and treatment of ulcerative colitis, providing a comprehensive overview of recent findings and insights. I hope it contributes to the ongoing discussions in the field and aids in advancing our understanding of this complex condition. Thank you for your support!

I'm excited to announce the publication of my paper titled "Appendix in Ulcerative Colitis Pathogenesis and Therapy: An Updated Narrative Review." This work delves into the role of the appendix in the development and treatment of ulcerative colitis, providing a comprehensive overview of recent findings and insights. I hope it contributes to the ongoing discussions in the field and aids in advancing our understanding of this complex condition. Thank you for your support!

I'm excited to announce the publication of my paper titled "Appendix in Ulcerative Colitis Pathogenesis and Therapy: An Updated Narrative Review." This work delves into the role of the appendix in the development and treatment of ulcerative colitis, providing a comprehensive overview of recent findings and insights. I hope it contributes to the ongoing discussions in the field and aids in advancing our understanding of this complex condition. Thank you for your support!