Stitches vs. special stitches for emergency belly surgery
Part of Infections, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of stitches used to close the belly after emergency surgery. It aims to see if one type leads to fewer problems like wound infections or hernias.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are having emergency belly surgery with a cut down the middle of your belly.
- Your surgeon will close the belly wall completely during this first surgery.
- Your surgical wound can be any type (clean, contaminated, or dirty).
- You do not have a weak immune system or take medicines that weaken it.
- You are not pregnant, not in jail, and do not have a pre-existing hernia or connective tissue disease.
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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