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Initial Versus Delayed Operation for Treatment of Complicated Appendicitis In Children - NCT00540189-48109(Clinical Trial 186964)



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City:  Ann Arbor
State:  
MI
Zip Code: 48109
Conditions: Perforated Appendicitis
Purpose: 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.
Study summary:
Criteria: Inclusion Criteria:children - Age 2-17 with a diagnosis of perforated appendicitis Exclusion Criteria: - Age <2 and >18 - Pregnancy - Immunocompromise
Study is available at: Mott Childrens Hospital
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
United States

Primary Contact:
Steven W. Bruch, MD, MSc
Email: sbruch@med.umich.edu
Phone: 734-764-6482

Secondary Contact:
Steven W Bruch, MD, MSc
Email: sbruch@med.umich.edu
Phone: 734-764-6482
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Date Processed: March 22, 2011
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