Blood supply and position of the vermiform appendix in Zambians
Katzarski, M.; Gopal Rao, U.K.; Brady, K.
Medical Journal of Zambia 13(2): 32-34
1979
ISSN/ISBN: 0047-651X PMID: 263369 Document Number: 147822
The arterial blood supply, position, and length of the appendix were studied 103 Zambian cadavers. In 39.8%, more than one appendicular artery was found. In position, 43.6% were pelvic, and 20.3% retro-cecal. The average length of the appendix was 12.0 cm in males, and 11.4 cm in females. The prevalence of the dual blood supply and pelvic position, may partly explain the recorded rarity of appendicitis among Africans.