The conservative treatment of acute appendicitis in uncomplicated, that is non-perforated or gangrenous appendicitis - an online-survey throughout Germany

The conservative treatment of acute appendicitis in uncomplicated, that is non-perforated or gangrenous appendicitis - an online-survey throughout Germany - AppSurvey

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00015887

Enrollment

1400

Registered

2018-11-13

Start date

2018-11-12

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

K35

Interventions

Group 1: Online survey of surgeons on conservative (i.e., antibiotic) therapy for acute appendicitis. Study participants: 1400 randomly selected Consultants for general and/or visceral surgery. Course

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

25 Years to 67 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Consultat General and/or Visceral Surgery

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: none

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Proportion of surgeons in Germany who (also) treat conservative acute appendicitis. Measurement method: Online questionnaire ("Do you treat acute appendicitis conservatively?" Answer options: yes, no, in exceptional cases)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
- Decision basics for endpoint 1 - Reasons for the decision acc. Endpoint 1 - Regional differences - Differences between basic, regular and priority care providers and maximum care providers (including university hospitals) in the application of antibiotic therapy for acute appendicitis - Differences in work experience	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactAlexander Reinisch

Klinikum Wetzlar, Zentrum für Allgemeine, Viszerale und Onkologische Chirurgie

alexander_reinisch@hotmail.com06441792276

Outcome results

None listed

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