Testing whether contamination level matters during laparoscopic appendicitis surgery
Part of Digestive system, Infections clinical trials.
This study looks at appendicitis patients having laparoscopic surgery and tests whether the amount of contamination found during surgery affects outcomes. It may help surgeons choose the best way to clean the abdomen during the operation.
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Who can take part
- Be between 18 and 69 years old
- Have laparoscopic surgery for appendicitis (not open surgery)
- Appendicitis must be confirmed during surgery and also on tissue testing
- You should not have had an appendectomy before
- You should not have had appendicitis treated with antibiotics (non-surgery) before
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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