Study of Conservative Versus Surgical Treatment of Appendicitis

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2008-10-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if antibiotic treatment of appendicitis is an option compared to surgery. The investigators' hypothesis is that a majority of patients with appendicitis can heal without surgery and that there are several advantages with antibiotic treatment related to time to recover, complications and economical aspects.

• Phase: Phase 2
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Göteborg University
• Treatments: Cefotaxime; Metronidazole

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Suspected appendicitis in patients over 18 years

Exclusion Criteria:

• Under 18 years