CompletedNot Applicable

PDS*Plus and Wound Infections After Laparotomy

Germany1,042 participantsStarted 2009-09

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to ascertain if the use of PDS plus® reduces the number of wound infections and incisional hernia after midline and transverse laparotomy comparing to polyglactin suture.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * surgical pathologies accessed via midline or transverse abdominal incision * primary fascial closure Exclusion Criteria: * pregnancy * age under 18 years * open abdominal treatment * known hypersensitivity against PDS/Triclosan

What they're measuring

The number of wound infections

Timeframe: 30 days after the operation

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00998907

SponsorUniversity Hospital, Saarland

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2011-11

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