Comparing two types of stitches for small belly-button hernia repair
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This study compares two types of stitches used to repair a small belly-button hernia. It aims to see if dissolvable stitches work just as well as permanent ones, which could mean fewer long-term issues for you.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 19 years or older.
- You are having planned (not emergency) surgery for a belly-button hernia.
- Your hernia opening is 2 cm or smaller (about the size of a grape).
- This is your first hernia surgery in that area — not a repeat or complex hernia.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is below 35.
- You are not pregnant and do not have active infections or serious liver or immune conditions.
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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