Enterobius vermicularis-Associated Appendicitis: A 22-Year Case Series and Comprehensive Review of the Literature

This 22-year case series of 3,541 pediatric appendectomies found Enterobius vermicularis in 1.07% of cases, with 78% showing inflammatory infiltrate on pathology. The study suggests a significant association between pinworm infection and acute appendicitis presentation, recommending antihelminthic treatment for affected patients.