Status:
UNKNOWN
A Trial Comparing Stapled Versus Monocryl Sutured Skin Closure for Elective Open Colectomy
Lead Sponsor:
National University Hospital, Singapore
Conditions:
Wound Infection
Eligibility:
All Genders
21+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Background Stapled skin closure is frequently performed following open colectomies. However, its pain and cosmetic outcomes have been suboptimal. Monocryl sutured skin closure has been shown to be cos...
Detailed Description
Methodology All consecutive patients who are scheduled to undergo elective open laparotomy for colecotomies for cancer/diverticular disease would be invited to participate in the study through written...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- All patients who underwent elective open colectomy for various etiologies
Exclusion
- Emergency laparotomies
- Patient who require the creation of a stoma
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
July 1 2017
Estimated Enrollment :
144 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01907542
Start Date
June 1 2013
End Date
July 1 2017
Last Update
July 25 2013
Active Locations (1)
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National University Hospital
Singapore, Singapore, Singapore, 119074