Laparoscopic wash to prevent abscess after appendix surgery
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This trial tests if a special antibiotic wash during laparoscopic appendectomy can prevent a pocket of infection (abscess) from forming in people with complicated appendicitis. If you have complicated appendicitis and are undergoing keyhole surgery, this could help you heal faster with fewer complications.
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Who can take part
- You are 8 years or older.
- You have a diagnosis of appendicitis that is confirmed during keyhole surgery to be complicated (meaning the appendix has burst or formed a pocket of infection).
- You are able to understand and sign a consent form.
- You do not have severe sepsis (life-threatening infection affecting your organs).
- You are not allergic to the antibiotics used in the study (gentamicin or clindamycin).
- You do not have a weakened immune system from conditions like cancer, HIV, or certain medications.
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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