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Povidone-iodine Irrigation for Pediatric Perforated Appendicitis May Be Protective: A Bayesian Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

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This pilot RCT in 100 pediatric patients with perforated appendicitis found that povidone-iodine irrigation showed 89% probability of reducing postoperative intra-abdominal abscesses compared to no irrigation, with significant reduction in hospital length of stay. Results support proceeding to a definitive trial.

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Perforated Appendicitis Povidone-iodine Irrigation Intra-abdominal Abscess Pediatric Surgery Bayesian Analysis Randomized Controlled Trial

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#PediatricSurgery #PerforatedAppendicitis #SurgicalInfection #BayesianTrial

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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Povidone-iodine Irrigation for Pediatric Perforated Appendicitis May Be Protective: A Bayesian Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2020-07-20. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/2806?via_home=1

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