Status:
COMPLETED
Use of a Mesh to Prevent Parastomal Hernia
Lead Sponsor:
Corporacion Parc Tauli
Conditions:
Parastomal Hernia
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Randomized, controlled, prospective study of 54 patients receiving surgery for cancer of the lower third of the rectum with a permanent end colostomy. The aim of the study was to reduce parastomal her...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- patients scheduled for permanent end colostomy to treat cancer of the lower third of the rectum,
- Aged over 18,
- Charlson comorbidity index below 7
- Elective surgery
- Radical surgery
Exclusion
- Loop colostomies,
- Emergency surgery,
- Body mass index above 35 kg/sq.m.,
- Palliative surgery,
- Hepatic cirrhosis,
- Severe COPD (requiring home oxygen treatment),
- Corticoid treatment
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
54 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00691860
Start Date
April 1 2006
End Date
February 1 2008
Last Update
September 15 2015
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