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