Overview

Prospective Randomized Evaluation of Antibiotic Regimen Following Appendectomy for Perforated Appendicitis

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2007-01-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare traditional triple antibiotic therapy against dual single day dosing antibiotic therapy in the management of perforated appendicitis in children.
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
Treatments:
Ampicillin
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Ceftazidime
Clindamycin
Clindamycin palmitate
Clindamycin phosphate
Gentamicins