Clinical Trial: Initial Versus Delayed Operation for Treatment of Complicated Appendicitis In Children

Study Status: Terminated
Recruit Status: Terminated
Study Type: Interventional

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

Brief 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.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: University of Michigan

Current Primary Outcome: cost effectiveness [ Time Frame: 3 months post entry into the study ]

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome:

Original Secondary Outcome:

Information By: University of Michigan

Dates:
Date Received: October 4, 2007
Date Started: May 2008
Date Completion:
Last Updated: December 16, 2016
Last Verified: December 2016