Comparing clips vs. sutures for appendix stump closure
Part of Digestive system, Infections clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways to close the stump of the appendix during laparoscopic (minimally invasive) appendix removal: using clips versus tying a knot. The goal is to see which method works better and is safer for patients with simple appendicitis.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with acute appendicitis (inflammation of your appendix).
- Your appendicitis is not complicated, meaning the appendix has not burst or formed an abscess.
- You do not have a serious, unstable heart or lung condition that would make surgery riskier.
- There should be no signs of Crohn's disease or a suspicious lump near your appendix during 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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