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

• Conditions: Ventral Hernia

• Registration Number: NCT01501682
• Lead Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital

Brief Summary

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.

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 Timeline

• Study Start: 2011-02
• Status Verified: 2011-12
• Primary Completion: 2011-12
• Study Completion: 2011-12
• Study First Submitted: 2011-12-18
• Study First Submitted QC: 2011-12-28
• Last Update Submitted: 2011-12-28
• Study First Posted: 2011-12-29
• Last Update Posted: 2011-12-29

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 150

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 & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Koege hospital; 🇩🇰 Koege, Denmark

Køge sygehus; 🇩🇰 Køge, Denmark