Negative pressure wound therapy to prevent infections after abdominal surgery
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This trial tests a special bandage that uses gentle suction to help prevent infections in surgical wounds after abdominal surgery. It may lower your risk of getting a wound infection, which could help you heal faster and avoid extra treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are having or had a planned or emergency surgery to open your belly (abdomen), and the cut is at least 10 cm long.
- Your surgery wound is considered clean or clean-contaminated (not heavily infected or dirty).
- You are 18 years of age or older.
- You do not have an allergy to silver.
- You have not had an organ transplant.
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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