Non-operative Management of Pediatric Appendicitis With an Appendicoltih

Status Terminated

Clinical Trial Summary

To determine if non-operative management with antibiotics alone is a feasible treatment alternative for pediatric patients with uncomplicated acute appendicitis with an appendicolith identified on imaging.

Clinical Trial Description

This study is a prospective randomized clinical trial comparing non-operative management with antibiotics to urgent appendectomy in children (ages 7-17yrs) with acute appendicitis with the presence of an appendicolith. Enrolled participants were followed up to 1 year post-discharge to observe the rates of appendicitis recurrence as well as identify the number of patients with complicated appendicitis as determined by pathologic examination. ;

Study Design

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

Appendicitis

Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT02189668
Study type	Interventional
Source	Nationwide Children's Hospital
Contact
Status	Terminated
Phase	N/A
Start date	July 2014
Completion date	July 2015

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