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Title: Does Peritoneal Lavage Influence the Rate of Complications in Paediatric Laparoscopic Appendicectomy? A Prospective Multisite Randomised Controlled Trial
Monash Health Investigator(s): Nataraja R. 
Monash Health Department(s): Paediatric - General Surgery
Registration Date: 14-Jan-2020
Monash Health Site(s): Monash Children's Hospital
Trial Phase: Not Applicable
Summary: Appendicitis which is perforated has a high complication rate in children. To decrease this some surgeons use a washout to remove the purulent fluid whilst others don't, and there is conflicting evidence as to which is best. Our aim is to investigate this to improve the care and outcomes of children with this common condition
Type: Clinical trial
Registry ID: ACTRN12620000017921
URL: https://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=378378
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