Can a simple antibiotic wash stop infections after appendix surgery in kids?
NCT ID NCT04039750
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
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 find a better way to prevent infections after surgery.
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Prisma Health - Upstate
Greenville, South Carolina, 29615, United States
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