CompletedNot Applicable

Light vs Heavy Weighted Mesh Repair in Primary Abdominal Hernia in Terms of Surgical Site Infection

Pakistan106 participantsStarted 2024-08-01

Plain-language summary

This study compares the incidence of surgical site infections (SSI) in patients undergoing abdominal hernia repair using either light or heavy-weighted polypropylene mesh. The study aims to determine which mesh type results in fewer SSIs, thereby guiding future surgical approaches to abdominal hernia repair.

Who can participate

Age range15 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 15 and above. * Patients undergoing primary abdominal hernia repair using light or heavy mesh. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with incisional hernias. * Patients with diabetes mellitus, chronic cough, steroid use, cancer, or immune-compromised status.

What they're measuring

Surgical Site Infection (SSI)

Timeframe: 10 days

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06644612

SponsorKhyber Medical University Peshawar

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-02-28

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