Comparison of Conservative Management Versus Appendectomy in Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis in Pediatric Age
Phase 3
Completed
- Conditions
- AppendicitisCompare the outcome of conservative management of acute appendicitis versus appendectomy in uncomplicated appendicitis in pediatric age groupConservative management versus appendectomy in uncomplicated appendicitis
- Registration Number
- TCTR20240630001
- Lead Sponsor
- /A
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 122
Inclusion Criteria
1: All patients of age 4 years up to 15 years with a pediatric appendicular score >5
2: Uncomplicated appendicitis
Exclusion Criteria
1: The diagnosis of perforated or complicated appendicitis (e.g., peritonitis, appendicular mass) based on clinical, laboratory, and/or imaging findings.
2: Previous history of non-operative treatment of acute appendicitis.
3: Known history of inflammatory bowel disease/chronic abdominal pain syndrome.
4: Unable to obtain informed consent from parents or guardian.
5: Known case of cognitive impairment/intellectual disability/mental illness that would impair participation.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Resolution of Symptoms 48 -72 hours yes/no
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Hospital stay time in which patient remain admitted in surgery department days