Appendicoliths in emergency appendix surgery for patients over 80
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial looks at whether small stones in the appendix (appendicoliths) affect outcomes in patients 80 or older who have emergency appendix removal. It may help doctors better understand risks for older adults with appendicitis.
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Who can take part
- You must be 80 years old or older
- You received non-surgical treatment for less than 24 hours before surgery
- Your CT scan did not show a large abscess (pocket of infection) larger than 2 cm near the appendix
- You had emergency appendix removal surgery
- You had a confirmed diagnosis of acute appendicitis after surgery
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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