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Initial Versus Delayed Operation for Treatment of Complicated Appendicitis In Children

Not Applicable
Terminated
Conditions
Perforated Appendicitis
Registration Number
NCT00540189
Lead Sponsor
University of Michigan
Brief Summary

To determine the most cost effective way to treat children with perforated appendicitis we will randomize all children presenting with perforated appendicitis to initial operation, with in 24 hours of admission, or to initial antibiotics, with or without percutaneous drainage, and subsequent interval appendectomy after 8 weeks. Our outcomes will include cost, complications, length of stay, and quality of life measures.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
23
Inclusion Criteria

children

  • Age 2-17 with a diagnosis of perforated appendicitis
Exclusion Criteria
  • Age <2 and >18
  • Pregnancy
  • Immunocompromise

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
cost effectiveness3 months post entry into the study
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Mott Childrens Hospital

🇺🇸

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Mott Childrens Hospital
🇺🇸Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

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