Does a special wound dressing help prevent infection after belly surgery?
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests a special wound dressing (negative pressure therapy) used right after belly surgery to see if it helps prevent wound problems. It may be an option for people who are having a first-time laparotomy and are in good general health.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 70 years old.
- You are having surgery on your belly (laparotomy) with general anesthesia.
- You are in good overall health (classified as ASA I or II).
- You are not pregnant.
- You have not had a previous surgery where your belly was reopened or left open.
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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