Status:
COMPLETED
Comparison of Subcuticular Suture Versus Surgical Staples for Closure of Pfannenstiel Skin Incisions
Lead Sponsor:
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Conditions:
Pain, Postoperative
Gynecologic Surgical Procedures
Eligibility:
FEMALE
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study compares methods of closure for Pfannenstiel incisions commonly used during gynecological and obstetrical surgery. Patients are assigned to closure by either surgical staples or a buried su...
Detailed Description
There is little evidence in the literature to guide the choice of closure material for Pfannenstiel laparotomy. Currently this decision is based primarily on physician preference. Physicians differ gr...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria:
- Undergoing gynecological or obstetrical surgery
- Pfannenstiel skin incision
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
June 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
288 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00186732
Start Date
July 1 2005
End Date
June 1 2007
Last Update
August 11 2011
Active Locations (1)
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St. Joseph's Healthcare
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, L8N 4A6