Preventing hernias after liver transplant with a mesh
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether placing a special mesh during a liver transplant can prevent hernias from forming later. It is for patients who have certain risk factors that make hernias more likely.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are having a liver transplant and have at least 3 of these risk factors: age over 60, male, obesity (BMI 30 or higher), smoking, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, MELD score over 22, COPD, moderate or large ascites, or sarcopenia (muscle loss).
- You have not had a previous liver transplant or major surgery in the upper abdomen.
- You have not had a previous hernia repair or have an umbilical hernia larger than 2 cm.
- You are not currently taking steroids or other immunosuppressants before the transplant.
- You are willing to participate and follow the study procedures.
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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