Can a simple antibiotic wash stop infections after appendix surgery in kids?

NCT ID NCT04039750

First seen Jan 30, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study looks at whether using an antibiotic solution to wash the surgical area during laparoscopic appendix removal can lower the chance of wound infections in children with a burst appendix. About 200 children aged 18 or younger will take part. The goal is to see if this method works better than just suctioning without washing.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Prisma Health - Upstate

    Greenville, South Carolina, 29615, United States

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