Gangrenous and/or perforated appendix: clinical outcome and in vitro susceptibility testing.

Abstract

The data from this study indicate that cefoxitin was effective and generally well tolerated in the management of gangrenous and/or perforated appendicitis. No strong correlation was identified between in vitro susceptibility testing results and clinical outcome.

• Authors: S M Finegold, R S Bennion, J E Thompson, H M Wexler, E J Baron
• Journal: Hospital practice (Office ed.) (Hosp Pract (Off Ed)) Vol. 25 Suppl 4 Pg. 3-12 (Oct 1990) ISSN: 8750-2836 [Print] United States
• PMID: 2120270 (Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Cefoxitin
• Ceftizoxime

Topics

• Appendicitis (complications, drug therapy, microbiology)
• Bacteroides fragilis (drug effects)
• Cefoxitin (therapeutic use)
• Ceftizoxime (therapeutic use)
• Double-Blind Method
• Gangrene
• Humans
• Intestinal Perforation (etiology)
• Microbial Sensitivity Tests
• Prospective Studies
• Rupture, Spontaneous