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Initial Versus Delayed Operation for Treatment of Complicated Appendicitis In Children

Perforated Appendicitis Clinical Trial

Official title:
Initial Versus Delayed Operation for Treatment of Complicated Appendicitis In Children

Clinical Trial Summary

To determine the most cost effective way to treat children with perforated appendicitis we will randomize all children presenting with perforated appendicitis to initial operation, with in 24 hours of admission, or to initial antibiotics, with or without percutaneous drainage, and subsequent interval appendectomy after 8 weeks. Our outcomes will include cost, complications, length of stay, and quality of life measures.

Clinical Trial Description

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Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment

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Clinical Trial Details
NCT number NCT00540189
Study type Interventional
Source University of Michigan
Contact
Status Terminated
Phase N/A
Start date May 2008
Completion date January 2010
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