Overview

Role of Intravenous Versus Home Oral Antibiotics in Perforated Appendicitis

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2013-11-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
To compare the effect of a single-agent home intravenous (IV) versus oral antibiotic therapy on complication rates and resource utilization following appendectomy for perforated appendicitis
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Atrium Health
Carolinas Healthcare System
Treatments:
Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Antibiotics, Antitubercular
Clavulanic Acid
Clavulanic Acids
Ertapenem