Treating Emergency Laparotomy Incisions With Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Surgical Incision
Wound Dehiscence
Surgical Site Infection
Incisional Hernia
Quality of Life
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
- Prevention
- Participants needed
- 720 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Uppsala University · Other
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About This Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) in adults undergoing emergency laparotomy. The main question it aims to answer is: Does NPWT decrease wound complications? Researchers will compare it against regular dressings to see if NPWT is superior.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* ≥18 years old
* Written informed consent
* \>10 cm midline incision with primary skin closure
* Emergency laparotomy
Exclusion Criteria:
* Not able to consent (e.g. dementia, impaired cognitive function, unconscious)
* Subjects not possible to follow up as assessed by the In…
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