Vacuum dressing after emergency belly surgery to prevent wound rupture
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests using a special vacuum dressing on the wound instead of stitching it closed right away, to help prevent the wound from bursting open after emergency belly surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your surgery was done as an emergency, not a planned one
- You had a serious infection inside your belly (with signs like high fever, fast heartbeat, or a known infection)
- Your wound was dirty or contaminated during the operation
- You may have a colostomy or ileostomy (a stoma) close to the wound
- You might have other health issues like diabetes, kidney problems, poor nutrition, or a history of smoking
- You are not having a planned (elective) surgery
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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