Comparing two meshes for closing abdominal incisions in urgent colon surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Infections clinical trials.
This trial tests two different mesh types used to close the midline incision after urgent colorectal surgery, to see which one better prevents hernias and wound infections.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are having urgent surgery on your colon or rectum through a cut down the middle of your belly.
- Your surgery started with a laparoscope but was changed to an open cut down the middle.
- You are over 18 years old.
- You have severe COPD or a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 35 or higher.
- You have had a previous abdominal surgery that needs to be reopened.
- You can understand and sign a consent form in Catalan or Spanish.
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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