Antibiotic rinse during appendix surgery to prevent abscess
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This trial tests whether rinsing the belly with antibiotics during appendix removal surgery can lower the chance of a pocket of infection (abscess) forming afterward. It may help people with a more severe type of appendicitis called complicated appendicitis.
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Who can take part
- You are 8 years or older.
- You are scheduled for laparoscopic appendix removal (keyhole surgery).
- Your surgeon finds complicated appendicitis during the operation.
- You are not allergic to the antibiotics clindamycin or gentamicin.
- You do not have severe sepsis, kidney problems, a weakened immune system, or are 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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