Clinical Trial: Intravenous Versus Intravenous/Oral Antibiotics for Perforated Appendicitis

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




Official Title: Intravenous Versus Intravenous/Oral Antibiotics for Perforated Appendicitis

Brief Summary:

The objective of this study is to scientifically evaluate two different management strategies for perforated appendicitis.

The hypothesis is that early discharge with oral antibiotic therapy may result in a dramatic decrease in medical care expenses for the patient.

The primary outcome variable between the two strategies is abscess rate.