Perioperative Hyperoxygenation and Wound Site Infection Following Surgery for Acute Appendicitis

Patients undergoing open appendectomy for acute appendicitis were enrolled in a randomized prospective study.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Consent was given
• 15 years old or older
• Underwent acute appendicitis

Exclusion Criteria:

• Lack of follow up
• Younger than 15 years
• Not eligible according to physician decision