Which antibiotic works best after a Child's ruptured appendix? a new trial aims to find out
Disease control
Completed
This trial compares two antibiotic regimens given after surgery for a ruptured appendix in children. One group receives piperacillin/tazobactam, the other receives ceftriaxone plus metronidazole. The goal is to see which treatment leads to a shorter hospital stay and fewer compli…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: McMaster Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC