Intravenous Versus Intravenous/Oral Antibiotics for Perforated Appendicitis
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2008-11-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The objective of this study is to scientifically evaluate two different management strategies
for perforated appendicitis.
The hypothesis is that early discharge with oral antibiotic therapy may result in a dramatic
decrease in medical care expenses for the patient.
The primary outcome variable between the two strategies is abscess rate.