Status:
COMPLETED
A Prospective Observational Study on the Use of a Self Fixating Lightweight Polyester Mesh in Open Inguinal Hernia
Lead Sponsor:
De La Salle University Medical Center
Conditions:
Hernia, Inguinal
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-80 years
Brief Summary
This study will hypothesize that the use of a self fixating lightweight mesh in open inguinal repair is feasible in the Philippine setting. It will result in a comparable recurrence rate as published ...
Detailed Description
The specific aim of this study is to assess the feasibility of using a self fixating lightweight mesh in open inguinal hernia under both under regional and local anesthesia in the Philippines. The pri...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age 18-80 years
- Informed consent
- Primary inguinal hernia suitable for open inguinal repair
- Reducible hernia
Exclusion
- Incarcerated non reducible hernias
- Bleeding disorders
- Patients below 18 (lower age limit) and above 80 (upper age limit) years old
- Hernia defects of greater than 4 cm
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2011
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2015
Estimated Enrollment :
99 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01421602
Start Date
September 1 2011
End Date
December 1 2015
Last Update
July 26 2018
Active Locations (1)
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De La Salle University Medical Center
Dasmariñas, Cavite, Philippines, 4114