Presentation and Outcomes of Acute Appendicitis During COVID Pandemic
Acute AppendicitisAcute appendicitis (AA) is a frequent cause of acute abdominal pain in emergency rooms around the world [1]. The lifetime risk of developing AA is estimated to be about 8% [1-3]. The severe acute respiratory syndrome SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has raised difficult situations for healthcare systems and organizations around the world, with direct and indirect implications for patient care delivery. COVID-19 causes a wide range of clinical symptoms, including fever, dry cough, myalgia, and exhaustion, with pulmonary involvement in many cases. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on acute appendicitis and surgical care is unknown due to a lack of evidence. To see how appendicitis care has changed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, this study compares clinical presentation, investigative modalities, treatment procedures, and outcomes before and after the pandemic.
Ultrasound Guided Rectus Sheath Block and Transversus Abdominis Plane Block
CholecystitisAppendicitisThe current study aimed to assess the efficacy of Dexmedetomidine (DEX) and Dexamethasone as an adjuvant to ultrasound guided TAP and RS block to prolongation of postoperative analgesia and better pain control in children undergoing laparoscopic surgeries
Antibiotic Treatment Alone for Acute Simple Appendicitis in Children
AppendicitisAppendectomy for acute appendicitis has recently been questioned as being the only correct treatment for appendicitis. Appendectomy has been reported to have significant early and late morbidity. This can be avoided with antibiotic treatment alone. Moreover, better quality of life and lower costs have been associated with antibiotic treatment alone. Five clinical trials in selected patients (males, older than 18 years) comparing appendectomy and antibiotic treatment alone as primary mode of treatment found that antibiotic treatment alone is safe and effective in 48-95% of the patients Conclusive evidence with regard to the efficacy of antibiotic treatment alone in children with proven acute appendicitis however is lacking. We propose a prospective cohort study to answer the following questions:
Study Comparing Tigecycline Versus Ceftriaxone Sodium Plus Metronidazole in Complicated Intra-abdominal...
AppendicitisCholecystitis4 moreThis is a study of the safety and efficacy of tigecycline to ceftriaxone sodium plus metronidazole in hospitalized subjects with cIAI. Subjects will be followed for efficacy through the test-of-cure assessment. Safety evaluations will occur through the treatment and post-treatment periods and continue through resolution or stability of the adverse event(s).
Doripenem in the Treatment of Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infections
Bacterial Infections and MycosesAppendicitis3 moreThe purpose of this study is to compare the clinical response rate of doripenem versus a comparator in the treatment of hospitalized patients with complicated intra-abdominal infections.
Acute Appendicitis: Active Observation With and Without Antibiotics
AppendicitisThis study evaluates if early provision of antibiotics is a superior treatment compared to "traditional wait and see" with regard to symptom relief for suspected acute uncomplicated appendicitis.
Analysis of Endoloops, Endostaples and Endoclips for Closing the Appendiceal Stump During Laparoscopic...
Appendicitis AcuteLaparoscopic SurgeryIn this randomized control trial the patients with acute appendicitis will be divided in three groups according to the management of the appendiceal stump(Endostapler, Endoloop or Endoclip). Pre-, peri- and postoperative data will be analysed.
Role of Delay and Antibiotics on Perforation Rate While Waiting Appendectomy
AppendicitisThis study evaluates the effects of preoperative delay and antibiotics on perforation rate of appendix while waiting surgery for acute appendicitis. Patients with diagnosed acute appendicitis are randomized into two urgency groups: surgery within 8 hours or surgery within 24 hours. In addition, patients are randomized to either receive antibiotics while waiting or waiting without antibiotics.
Clinical Trial for a Outpatient Clinical Management of Urgent Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Appendicitis AcuteAppendicitisThe aim of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of outpatient management of uncomplicated acute appendicitis. For this purpose, a randomized clinical trial was designed. Selected patients who have undergone surgery for acute appendicitis are randomized into two groups. One group with hospitalization and another group without admission.
Surgical Site Infection in Perforated Appendicitis After Peritoneal Lavage With Super-oxidised Solution...
Perforated AppendicitisThis study is to evaluate the effectiveness of peritoneal lavage with super-oxidised solution in reducing surgical site infection after open surgery for perforated appendicitis.