Importance of Peritoneal Free Fluid Cultures in Acute Appendicitis
NCT ID: NCT01953289
Last Updated: 2015-07-07
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Basic Information
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WITHDRAWN
OBSERVATIONAL
2012-07-31
2014-12-31
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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The use of a preoperative single dose administration of antibiotics has been extensively studied and found beneficial in the prevention of SSI in appendicitis. However, the use of continued postoperative antibiotics has barely been studied. The sparse evidence that exist does not seem to support its systematic use. During appendectomy the surgeon frequently encounters turbid free fluid, even in non-perforated appendicitis. It is common practice in Belgium to continue antibiotic prophylaxis for 5 days after aspiration and lavage. Although the aspect often seems purulent, it is unknown in what percentage this fluid is contaminated. Also, it is unknown whether after aspiration and lavage intra-abdominal drains are necessary.
Conditions
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Study Design
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COHORT
PROSPECTIVE
Study Groups
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Appendicitis
Free fluid in perforated or non-perforated appendicitis
No interventions assigned to this group
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
6 Years
90 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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André JL D'Hoore, PhD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
university Clinics Gasthuisberg department of abdominal surgery
Locations
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University Clinics Gasthuisberg
Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Belgium
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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S-54473
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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