Iodine rinse during appendix surgery to prevent belly infection
Part of Digestive system, Infections clinical trials.
This study tests whether rinsing the inside of the belly with a special iodine solution during appendectomy surgery helps prevent abscesses (pockets of infection) after a burst appendix in children. It may lead to a safer recovery.
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Who can take part
- Your child is admitted to a participating hospital for appendicitis treatment.
- Your child is having surgery to remove the appendix (appendectomy).
- During surgery, the doctor finds that the appendix has burst (perforated).
- Your child does not have an iodine allergy, thyroid disease, or kidney problems.
- Your child is not pregnant.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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