Outpatient care after emergency appendix removal surgery
Part of Digestive system, Infections clinical trials.
This trial tests whether patients with a specific type of appendix infection (gangrenous appendicitis) can safely recover at home instead of staying in the hospital after surgery. The goal is to see if home-based care with close follow-up visits works as well as traditional hospital stays.
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Who can take part
- You had emergency surgery to remove an infected appendix (gangrenous appendicitis), confirmed during the operation
- Your surgeon determined you are healthy enough to go home the same day or next day after surgery
- You are at least 15 years old
- You have a family member or caregiver at home who can support your recovery
- You are able to attend follow-up appointments and have no active cancer or severe immunosuppression
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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