Dilute Povidone-iodine Irrigation vs No Irrigation for Children With Acute, Perforated Appendicitis

Summary

The goal of this study is to compare the efficacy of PVI irrigation to no irrigation for decreasing postoperative intra-abdominal abscesses in children with perforated appendicitis. Additionally, this study aims to verify the safety profile of dilute PVI for intra-abdominal irrigation.

Timeline

Start

2016-04

Primary completion

2018-03

Completion

2018-03

Publications

• Anderson KT, Putnam LR, Bartz-Kurycki MA, Hamilton EC, Yafi M, Pedroza C, Austin MT, Kawaguchi AL, Kao LS, Lally KP, Tsao K. Povidone-iodine Irrigation for Pediatric Perforated Appendicitis May Be Protective: A Bayesian Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. Ann Surg. 2020 May;271(5):827-833. doi: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000003398.

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