Montgomery, S M Smoking in adults and passive smoking in children are associated with acute appendicitis. [electronic resource] - Lancet (London, England) Jan 1999 - 379 p. digital Publication Type: Letter; Comment ISSN: 0140-6736 Standard No.: 10.1016/S0140-6736(05)74951-5 doi Subjects--Topical Terms: Acute DiseaseAdolescentAdultAppendicitis--etiologyChildChild, PreschoolCohort StudiesFemaleHumansMaleRisk FactorsSmoking--adverse effectsTobacco Smoke Pollution--adverse effectsUnited Kingdom