Perioperative Hyperoxygenation and Wound Site Infection Following Surgery for Acute Appendicitis
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Acute Appendicitis
- Registration Number
- NCT01002365
- Lead Sponsor
- Western Galilee Hospital-Nahariya
- Brief Summary
Patients undergoing open appendectomy for acute appendicitis were enrolled in a randomized prospective study.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
- Consent was given
- 15 years old or older
- Underwent acute appendicitis
Exclusion Criteria
- Lack of follow up
- Younger than 15 years
- Not eligible according to physician decision
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Related Research Topics
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What molecular mechanisms link perioperative hyperoxygenation to reduced wound infection in acute appendicitis patients?
How does perioperative hyperoxygenation compare to standard-of-care antibiotic prophylaxis in preventing surgical site infections after open appendectomy?
Are there specific biomarkers that predict susceptibility to wound site infections in acute appendicitis patients undergoing open appendectomy?
What are the potential adverse events associated with perioperative hyperoxygenation in acute appendicitis surgery and how are they managed?
What combination therapies or alternative oxygen delivery methods have been explored for preventing surgical site infections in acute appendicitis?
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Western Galilee Hospital
🇮🇱Nahariya, Israel
Western Galilee Hospital🇮🇱Nahariya, Israel