CompletedNot Applicable

Early Versus Delayed Operation for Perforated Appendicitis

United States30 participantsStarted 2006-12

Plain-language summary

The objective of this study is to scientifically evaluate two different operative strategies for perforated appendicitis with abscess. The hypothesis is that the increased difficulty of early operation is balanced by the immense patient investment with delayed operation.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with perforated appendicitis and an abdominal abscess diagnosed on CT scan. * Children of any age will be included. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with immune deficiency * Another condition affecting surgical decision making or recovery (e.g. hemophilia, severe cardiac or respiratory co-morbidities). * Acute sepsis or severe pain from perforation not allowing for delayed management.

What they're measuring

Pilot

Timeframe: 3 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00414375

SponsorChildren's Mercy Hospital Kansas City

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2009-02

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