Intra-peritoneal Povidone-iodine Irrigation Decreases Abscesses in a Perforated Appendicitis Murine Model

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• Post-operative intra-abdominal abscesses are a frequent complication in children with perforated appendicitis.
• Intra-peritoneal irrigation with povidone-iodine may reduce abscess formation in perforated appendicitis cases.
• The effectiveness of intra-peritoneal irrigation for abscess prevention remains clinically controversial.
• Murine models provide experimental evidence for evaluating irrigation strategies in perforated appendicitis.

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