Silver mesh to prevent infection and hernia after emergency abdominal surgery
Part of Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests a silver-coated mesh placed during emergency abdominal surgery to see if it helps prevent wound infections and later hernias. It is for adults who need a certain type of urgent surgery that has a higher risk of infection.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You need urgent (not planned) belly surgery that cuts down the middle of your abdomen
- Your surgery is considered 'contaminated' or 'dirty-infected' by your doctor
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- You have not had a previous belly surgery through the same middle cut
- You are not allergic to silver
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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