Appendectomy Versus no Appendectomy With Cesarean Section

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Cesarean Delivery, Appendectomy

In brief

Women having cesarean section will be divided into two groups - cesarean section alone or cesarean section with appendectomy. The purpose is to see if the appendectomy can be done without adding any complications to the maternal post-operative course. The hypothesis is that there is no increased incidence of wound infection, post-operative morbidity or longer hospital stay associated with elective appendectomy at the time of Cesarean Section.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00371722

Run by

Regional Obstetrical Consultants

People needed

100

Starts

2002-07-01

Expected to finish

2006-05-01

Last updated by the study team

2007-04-20

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 45. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 18-45 years age
• No previous appendectomy
• Adequate pain control for cesarean section
• Able to give informed consent

You may not qualify if…

• Previous appendectomy

Where it is running

• Erlanger Medical Center — Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

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