Antibiotic Therapy Versus Appendectomy for Acute Appendicitis

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

243

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

February 29, 2004

Primary Completion Date

February 29, 2008

Study Completion Date

December 31, 2008

Conditions
Appendicitis
Interventions
DRUG

amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium

1 gramme, 3 times a day, intra venous initially and then orally for one or two weeks

PROCEDURE

appendectomy

ablation of the appendix by laparotomy or laparoscopy

Trial Locations (5)

94

Henri Mondor Hospital, Créteil

75004

Hotel Dieu Hospital, Department of Digestive Surgery, Paris

75014

Cochin Hospital, Department of Digestive Surgery, Paris

75475

Lariboisière Hospital, Department of Digestive Surgery, Paris

92141 cedex

Antoine Béclère Hospital - Department of Surgery, Clamart

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris

OTHER

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