Wound suction vs immediate re-operation for severe bowel infection
Part of Digestive system, Infections clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways of treating the abdomen after emergency surgery when there is severe contamination from a bowel perforation causing widespread peritonitis. It may help find the safest approach to control infection and promote healing.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are age 18 or older and need emergency open abdominal surgery (laparotomy) for suspected peritonitis
- There is evidence of fecal or gut contents contamination in at least 2 of 4 abdomen areas (quadrants)
- The infection source is from a small intestine, colon, or rectum perforation
- You are not pregnant and can give consent (or your legal decision-maker can)
- Your situation is not due to stomach, duodenum, gallbladder, appendix, pancreatitis, salpingitis, or peritoneal dialysis
- The infection is not limited to only 1 abdomen area (not just one quadrant)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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