Why the study?
Does topical noxythiolin powder provide benefit in patients undergoing appendicectomy?
Population
Patients undergoing appendicectomy with right iliac fossa muscle-splitting incisions
Comparison
Topical noxythiolin powder, 600 mg, deposited in… vs Control group (not explicitly described)
Design
Other
Authors
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Noxythiolin powder should not be used in appendicectomy wounds; confirms lack of benefit and closes this adjunctive approach.
Does topical noxythiolin powder provide benefit in patients undergoing appendicectomy?
Topical noxythiolin powder (600 mg) provided no benefit when applied to appendicectomy incisions.
Bird et al. (1971) studied this question.