Comparing diagnostic methods for appendicitis surgery
Part of Digestive system, Infections clinical trials.
This trial looks at whether different ways of diagnosing appendicitis (like CT scans) are accurate. It's for people who already had surgery to remove their appendix and want to help doctors learn more.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You came to the emergency room with stomach pain that might be appendicitis
- You had a CT scan that showed appendicitis
- You had surgery to remove your appendix
- You are not pregnant
- You did not have other surgery done at the same time
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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