Cost Analysis of Utilising Wound Edge Protector in Open Appendicectomy to Prevent Surgical Site Infection

Cost Analysis of Utilising Wound Edge Protector in Open Appendicectomy to Prevent Surgical Site Infection: A Randomized Control Trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Early Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

ChiCTR

Registry ID

ChiCTR2100046575

Enrollment

Unknown

Registered

2021-05-22

Start date

2016-01-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2022-01-04

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Conditions

appendicitis

Interventions

Two groups:wound edge protector versus appendicitis for open appendicectomy

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

15 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria were any patient aged 12 and above with clinical and laboratory evidence of appendicitis scheduled for open appendicectomy via a Lanz incision.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with peritoneal pathology requiring additional procedure other than appendicectomy, conversion from laparoscopy surgery and conversion to midline laparotomy were excluded from the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
surgical site infection;	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
cost analysis;	—

Countries

Malaysia

Contacts

Public ContactAssociate Professor Dr Azlanudin Azman

Department of Surgery Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre

drazlan@ppukm.ukm.edu.my+60 3 91455555

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026