The Effect of Breastfeeding on the Development of Appendicitis in Adults

Status Enrolling by invitation

Clinical Trial Summary

Appendectomy is the most common emergent operative procedure performed worldwide. In this study investigators will investigate if there is a relationship between breast feeding and appendicitis in adults.

Clinical Trial Description

Acute appendicitis accounts for the commonest indication for emergency visits during daily surgical practice. Breast feeding is very important both mother and the child. For the infant, breast feeding has an important role on the maturity of immune system. In the literature search, there are a little studies about the relationship between the breast feeding and appendicitis. In the literature, some studies suggests that the breast feeding may possibly give protection against the development of appendicitis. But the number of the patients and the control groups are limited. Because of that the investigators have planned to make this study with a lot of number of patients. ;

Study Design

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

Appendicitis

Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT02679547
Study type	Observational
Source	Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
Contact
Status	Enrolling by invitation
Phase
Start date	January 2016
Completion date	January 2020

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