RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT04168866

Operative Versus Non-Operative Management for Appendicitis With Abscess or Phlegmon

Sponsor

Yale University

Enrollment

180 participants

Start Date

Mar 11, 2020

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Appendicitis

Summary

The investigators aim to determine if early operative intervention is superior to non-operative management for adult patients with computerized tomography (CT)-proven complicated appendicitis with phlegmon or abscess.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying Drainage or antibiotics and a procedure called Operative management for people with appendicitis. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years and older.

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Interventions

PROCEDUREOperative management

Surgery for computer tomography (CT)-proven complicated appendicitis with phlegmon or abscess.

OTHERDrainage or antibiotics

If an abscess is present and amenable to percutaneous drainage this will be performed. If there is no abscess or it is not amenable to drainage antibiotics alone will be provided.