Less antibiotics, same safety: new study on appendicitis recovery
NCT ID NCT05746520
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether giving fewer antibiotics after appendix removal is safe and effective. 268 adults who had surgery for simple or complicated appendicitis took part. The goal was to see if a short course of antibiotics could reduce side effects without increasing complications.
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Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States
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