Peri-appendiceal Abscess and Phlegmon in Acute Complicated Appendicitis Patients

Launched by SHANGHAI ZHONGSHAN HOSPITAL · Jun 29, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at patients who have acute complicated appendicitis, particularly those with a specific type of infection called a peri-appendiceal abscess or phlegmon. The goal is to gather data from patients who need emergency surgery to better understand what affects their recovery time in the hospital after the surgery. By analyzing this information, researchers hope to improve treatment strategies for future patients.

To participate in this study, individuals must be at least 18 years old and have been diagnosed with acute appendicitis that shows signs of an abscess or phlegmon on a CT scan. They should also choose to have surgery right away instead of trying other treatments first, like antibiotics. Unfortunately, people under 18, those with a history of certain cancers, or those with more severe infections that have spread throughout the abdomen cannot be part of the trial. Participants can expect to have their medical data reviewed during their hospital stay, which will help inform future treatments for similar conditions.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients who were aged ≥18 years, Patients who were clinically diagnosed with acute appendicitis, Patients who had a peri-appendiceal abscess or phlegmon on CT scan, Patients who opted to undergo immediate emergency surgery as their primary choice, Patients who refused conservative treatment first (antibiotic therapy and ultrasound/CT-guided drainage).
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients younger than 18 years, Patients have a history of prior malignancies, Patients with diffuse peritonitis, Patients with incomplete clinical or pathological records.