WithdrawnNot Applicable

Open Inguinal Hernia Repair With Mesh,the Use of Absorbable Versus Non Absorbable Fixation Sutures

Israel0Started 2011-12

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of mesh fixation using absorbable versus non-absorbable sutures.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 90 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * all patients undergoing initial unilateral Open Inguinal Hernia Repair surgery. Exclusion Criteria: * patients having repeated Inguinal Hernia or bilateral Hernia * patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery.

What they're measuring

Impact of absorbable sutures in inguinal hernia repair on hernia recurrence and post operative outcome

Timeframe: two years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01467830

SponsorRambam Health Care Campus

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2013-12

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