Prophylactic Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Laparotomy Wounds: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Wound
Infection Prevention
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 20 – 70
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 70 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Dr Hamail Khanum · Other
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About This Trial
Total 70 participants meeting selection criteria will be enrolled in the study from operational theatre. They will be randomly divided in two groups by using lottery method. In group A, Negative Pressure Wound Therapy will be applied at end of procedure. In group B, no Negative Pressure Wound Therapy will be placed. They will be shifted to post-surgical wad for 72 hours and then will be discharged…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients of age between 20 to 70 years, both genders
* Undergoing laparotomy under general anaesthesia
* ASA I-II
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients who did not complete the follow up instructions
* Pregnant patients
* Patients already undergone a relook laparotomy, if their abd…
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