Surgery right away for appendicitis with an abscess
Part of Infections, Skin clinical trials.
This trial looks at patients with a type of appendicitis where there is an abscess or phlegmon (a pocket of pus or swollen tissue) near the appendix. It tests what happens when these patients have surgery right away instead of trying antibiotics or drainage first, to see if this is a safe and effective choice.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- You must have been diagnosed with acute appendicitis.
- A CT scan must show a collection of pus (abscess) or a swollen inflamed area (phlegmon) near your appendix.
- You must choose to have surgery right away, not first trying antibiotics or a drainage procedure.
- You cannot have a history of cancer or widespread infection in the belly.
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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