Stoma closure using bio-absorbable reinforcement (SCUBAR).

Recruiting

• Conditions: Incisional hernia after stoma reversal or resiting; Surgery - Surgical techniques

• Registration Number: ACTRN12618000542291
• Lead Sponsor: Westmead Hospital

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2018-04-11
• Last Update Posted: 15 July 2019

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 288

Inclusion Criteria

Patient population: Any adult patients presenting for elective ileostomy or colostomy closure or re-siting.

1.Age > 18 years
2.Patient with a temporary stoma that has met criteria for stoma reversal or a permanent or temporary stoma that requires resiting.
3.Patient capable of participating in informed consent for the study
4.Patient willing to complete follow-up over the study period (3 years).

Exclusion Criteria

1.Pregnancy
2.Pre-existing placement of synthetic non-absorbable mesh in the region of the stoma site.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified