Status:
RECRUITING
Comparison of Diagnostic Methods in Patients Operated for Suspected Appendicitis
Lead Sponsor:
Sanliurfa Education and Research Hospital
Conditions:
Acute Appendicitis
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
Acute appendicitis is one of the most common surgical emergencies, but diagnostic uncertainty may still lead to unnecessary appendectomy in some patients. This prospective observational study aims to ...
Detailed Description
This is a single-center, prospective observational study conducted in adult patients presenting to the emergency department with suspected acute appendicitis. Patients aged 18 years or older who under...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 18 years or older
- Presentation to the emergency department with suspected acute appendicitis
- Underwent computed tomography after clinical evaluation
- Computed tomography report compatible with acute appendicitis
- Underwent appendectomy for presumed acute appendicitis
- Provided informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Age younger than 18 years
- Pregnancy
- Planned additional surgical intervention in the same session for a reason other than appendicitis
- Intraoperative finding of a non-appendiceal pathology requiring a different surgical procedure
- Refusal to participate in the study
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 18 2026
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
January 31 2027
Estimated Enrollment :
200 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07496723
Start Date
March 18 2026
End Date
January 31 2027
Last Update
April 1 2026
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Sanliurfa Education and Research Hospital
Sanliurfa, Şanlıurfa, Turkey (Türkiye)