Comparing stitches for emergency belly closure
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial compares two different types of stitches used to close the belly after emergency abdominal surgery. The goal is to find out which stitch leads to better healing and fewer complications.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are having an emergency surgery on your abdomen (belly) that requires a long cut down the middle.
- You have not had a similar surgery on your belly before.
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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