Early versus delayed surgery for appendix mass
Part of Digestive system, Infections clinical trials.
This study compares having surgery right away versus waiting a few weeks for an appendix mass (a lump formed when the appendix is inflamed). It aims to find which approach is safer and has fewer complications.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have been diagnosed with an appendix mass by ultrasound or CT scan
- Your symptoms started within the last 72 hours
- You are willing to have surgery and follow the study plan
- You are not pregnant and have not had previous abdominal 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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