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There is one clinical trial.
The study aims to examine whether a nationwide lock-down with an entire population subjugated to social distancing reduces the incidence of appendicitis. If a reduction is detected it supports the hypothesis that infectious disease may play a role in the etiology of appendicitis.
Description: Appendectomy or other surgery for appendicitis
Measure: Appendectomy Time: 5 weeksDescription: Postoperative length of stay
Measure: Postoperative length of stay Time: 30 daysDescription: Overall mortality
Measure: Mortality Time: 30 daysDescription: Perforated appendicitis or periappendicular abscess
Measure: Incidence of complicated appendicitis Time: 5 weeks