Clinical Trial: Study of Conservative Versus Surgical Treatment of Appendicitis

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional




Official Title: Randomized Study of Conservative Versus Surgical Treatment of Appendicitis; Analyses of Result and Economics

Brief 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.