Influence of Suture Type on Emergency Midline Laparotomy Closure
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Linea Alba Hernia
Evisceration; Operation Wound
Suture; Complications, Mechanical
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 100 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Hospital San Juan de Dios Tenerife · Other
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About This Trial
There is no clear recommendation in international guidelines regarding the type of suture to be used for closing emergency midline laparotomies. It is recommended to follow the same principles as in elective surgery, thus performing the closure with a continuous suture of slowly absorbable monofilament 2-0 with small-bites technique. Currently, there are several slowly absorbable sutures available…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* \>18 years old, patients undergoing emergency midline laparotomy by the General Surgery Department.
Exclusion Criteria:
* \<18 years old, previous midline laparotomy
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