UnknownPhase 4

Efficacy of an Onlay Mesh for Prevention of Incisional Hernia After Loop Ileostomy Closure

157 participantsStarted 2016-10

Plain-language summary

The aim of the present study is to determine the efficacy of the placement of an onlay mesh to prevent incisional hernia after loop ileostomy closure in patients with a prior rectal resection for cancer

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * patients operated on in hospitals in Catalunya for loop ileostomy closure after a prior rectal resection for rectal cancer. * elective surgery for loop ileostomy closure * ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists)\<4 Exclusion Criteria: * allergy or intolerance to polypropilene * patients with a prior mesh on the abdominal wall * ASA ≥IV * patients with a life expectancy of \<12 months * chronic renal failure in haemodialysis * patients on steroid therapy

What they're measuring

Incidence of incisional hernia

Timeframe: 12 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02896686

SponsorHospital Universitari Joan XXIII de Tarragona.

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2017-10

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