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Aimed to the study evaluate the superiority of intracorporal sutures and Hem-o-lok clips in terms of efficiency.
Performed laparoscopic surgery for acute appendicitis. Appendiceal stump was closed by Hem-o-lok clips (Group I) and intracorporal knotting (Group II) in a randomize manner. Groups were compared for cost effectiveness.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| clips | Active Comparator | Closure of the appendix stump with hem-o-lok clips |
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| knotting | Experimental | Closure of the appendix stump with intracorporal knotting. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| clips | Procedure |
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| knotting |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| cost effectiveness | cost of treatment from surgery to discharge | 4 years |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Orhan Ureyen | Health Sciences University, İzmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital, General Surgery Department, Izmir | Principal Investigator |
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2015-2019
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| ID | Term |
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| D001064 | Appendicitis |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D059413 | Intraabdominal Infections |
| D007239 | Infections |
| D005759 | Gastroenteritis |
| D005767 | Gastrointestinal Diseases |
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| ID | Term |
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| D013525 | Surgical Instruments |
| ID | Term |
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| D013523 | Surgical Equipment |
| D004864 | Equipment and Supplies |
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| D004066 |
| Digestive System Diseases |
| D002429 | Cecal Diseases |
| D007410 | Intestinal Diseases |