Skin closure methods after open appendix surgery
This study compares two ways to close the skin after an open appendectomy: interrupted stitches with a drain versus a continuous stitch under the skin. It aims to find which method leads to better healing and fewer complications.
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Who can take part
- You are 14 years or older
- You are having open surgery for appendicitis (not laparoscopic)
- Your surgeon will use a McBurney, Gridiron, or Lanz incision
- You have not had surgery on the same spot before
- You do not have a skin infection at the surgical site
Quick eligibility check
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