Long Term Complaints After Elective Repair for Small Umbilical or Epigastric Hernias

December 28, 2011 updated by: Liv Erritzøe-Jervild, Zealand University Hospital
The purpose of this study is to compare the long-term complaints after ventral hernia repair after insertion of different types of mesh compared with primary suture. Also recurrence of hernia will be discussed.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study is to compare the long-term complaints after ventral hernia repair after insertion of different types of mesh compared with primary suture. Based on a questionnaire selected patients will be invited to clinical examination for recurrence and more detailed interview.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

150

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Denmark
      • Koege, Denmark, 4600
        • Recruiting
        • Koege Hospital
        • Contact:
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Frederik Helgstrand, M.D
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Thue Bisgaard, M.D, ph.d
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Liv Erritzøe-Jervild
      • Køge, Denmark, 4600
        • Recruiting
        • Køge Sygehus
        • Contact:
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Frederik Helgstrand, MD

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

operated for ventral hernia from the year 2004 to the year 2009 at Koege Hospital

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • operated for ventral hernia from the year 2004 to the year 2009

Exclusion Criteria:

  • liver cirrhosis
  • pregnancy
  • combined hernia
  • operation for ventral hernia and other operation
  • laparoscopic operation
  • acute operation
  • recurrence of hernia

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Time Perspectives: Retrospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
primary suture
operated with primary suture
other mesh
operated with insertion of another mesh
ventralex
operated with insertion of ventralex mesh

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Zealand University Hospital

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Liv Erritzøe-Jervild, Køge Hospital

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

February 1, 2011

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2011

Study Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2011

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

December 18, 2011

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 28, 2011

First Posted (Estimate)

December 29, 2011

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

December 29, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 28, 2011

Last Verified

December 1, 2011

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • ventralexmesh_KoegeHospital

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