Reducing deaths after emergency abdominal surgery in low-resource settings
This trial tests a new approach to lower death rates after emergency abdominal surgery in low- and middle-income countries. If you or someone you care for needs this type of surgery, this study may help improve outcomes.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old
- You need emergency major abdominal surgery (the cut will be 5 cm or longer, either down the middle or off to the side)
- You are not pregnant
- The surgery is not done with small instruments and cameras (minimally invasive)
- You are not having surgery just for appendicitis
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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