Suture types compared after abdominal surgery closure
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial compares two different suture materials used to close the abdominal wall after certain types of open abdominal surgery. It aims to see which suture type does a better job at healing and preventing problems at the incision site.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are having an open abdominal surgery (laparotomy) with an incision at least 5 cm long
- Your surgery involves closing an ostomy site (ostomy reversal), with or without a parastomal hernia
- You can understand the study and sign the consent form
- You can attend follow-up visits as planned
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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