Overview

Dilute Povidone-iodine Irrigation vs No Irrigation for Children With Acute, Perforated Appendicitis

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2018-03-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The goal of this study is to compare the efficacy of PVI irrigation to no irrigation for decreasing postoperative intra-abdominal abscesses in children with perforated appendicitis. Additionally, this study aims to verify the safety profile of dilute PVI for intra-abdominal irrigation.
Phase:
Phase 2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Treatments:
Cadexomer iodine
Iodine
Povidone
Povidone-Iodine