Role of Wound Irrigation After Appendectomy
Role of Wound Irrigation After Appendectomy
Surgical site infection is a common problem after open appendectomy. Irrigation of the
 surgical wound by topical antibiotics has been devised as a measure to reduce the incidence
 of wound infection. The present trial aims to assess the efficacy of layer-by-layer wound
 irrigation with gentamicin-saline solution in prevention of superficial surgical site
 infection after open appendectomy for acute uncomplicated appendicitis.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Adult patients of both genders aging between 18 and 65 years who present with acute
 appendicitis.

 -  Patients with perforated appendicitis will be also included.

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Patients with appendicular mass, appendicular abscess, generalized peritonitis.

 -  Patients with other causes of acute abdomen as revealed intraoperatively.

 -  Patients taking long course of steroid therapy or immunosuppressive treatment,

 -  Patients unwilling to participate in the trial.