Wound closure device for open abdomen
Part of Digestive system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests a method that uses a special vacuum dressing and a mesh to help close the abdomen after surgery. It may help people with an open abdomen heal faster and avoid further surgeries.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You have an open abdomen with a vertical incision in the middle of your belly
- You do not have a hernia (a bulge) bigger than 3 cm in your belly wall
- You do not already have a mesh in your belly wall from a previous surgery
- You do not have a stoma (an opening for waste) that would block the mesh placement
- Your abdomen was not closed at the first dressing change
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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