Comparing two types of emergency appendix surgery for burst appendix
Part of Digestive system, Infections clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways of doing emergency appendix removal surgery for people with a burst appendix and widespread infection in the belly. It looks at whether doing the surgery with small incisions (laparoscopic) is just as good as the traditional larger incision.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years of age or older.
- You were diagnosed during surgery with a perforated (burst) appendix that caused widespread infection in your belly.
- You had an emergency operation to remove your appendix and wash out your belly.
- You have no history of cancer (other than non-melanoma skin cancer).
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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