Overview

Laparoscopic Appendectomy for Uncomplicated Appendicitis: Does Antimicrobial Prophylaxis Really Matter?

Status:
Unknown status
Trial end date:
2017-03-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
To compare surgical site infection (SSI) rate in patients undergoing laparoscopic appendectomy for acute uncomplicated appendicitis and treated with single dose regime of antibiotics versus group of patients undergoing laparoscopic appendectomy without antibiotics treatment. Patient will be given either single dose of perioperative antibiotics or no antibiotics before surgery.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
HaEmek Medical Center, Israel
Treatments:
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Anti-Infective Agents
Antibiotics, Antitubercular
Cefotaxime
Metronidazole