Status:
COMPLETED
Wound Infection Alexis Wound Retractor
Lead Sponsor:
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Conditions:
Appendicitis
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the incidence of surgical site wound infection will be reduced in open appendectomy patients through the use of the Alexis® wound retractor.
Detailed Description
Aim: This is a randomized comparison of open appendectomy using metal retractors and open appendectomy using the Alexis® wound retractor in patients with simple and complicated appendicitis. The study...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria:
- Clinical diagnosis of appendicitis
- Open appendectomy
- Ability to attend follow-up visit
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
109 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00323453
Start Date
March 1 2006
End Date
June 1 2008
Last Update
November 23 2018
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Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Santa Barbara, California, United States, 93105