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Role of Subcutaneous Negative Pressure Suction Drain Placed for Ten Days on Wound Healing in Obese Patients Undergoing Midline Laparotomies

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Postoperative Wound Healing
Registration Number
NCT02832076
Lead Sponsor
Ain Shams Maternity Hospital
Brief Summary

The aim of the study is to evaluate the role of subcutaneous negative pressure drain placed for 10 days on wound healing in female obese patients undergoing midline exploratory laparotomies for ovarian cancer.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
90
Inclusion Criteria
  • BMI more than 30kg/m2
  • midline laparotomies
  • ovarian cancer
Exclusion Criteria
  • associated medical disorders

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
presence of a break in the skin wound10 days
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Ain Shams Maternity Hospital

🇪🇬

Cairo, Egypt

Ain Shams Maternity Hospital
🇪🇬Cairo, Egypt

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