Comparison of cosmetic outcomes of diathermy versus scalpel for skin incisions.
Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
- Conditions
- Cosmetic outcome of skin incisionsHernia repairMidline laparotomySurgery - Surgical techniquesOral and Gastrointestinal - Other diseases of the mouth, teeth, oesophagus, digestive system including liver and colon
- Registration Number
- ACTRN12611000222943
- Lead Sponsor
- Geelong Hospital
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 60
Inclusion Criteria
1) Patients undergoing surgery for open hernia repair or midline laparotomy surgery.
2) Able to comprehend and sign consent form and verbal questionaire.
Exclusion Criteria
Inability to consent for study.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Patient based cosmetic outcome choosing which side has the better cosmetic outcome.[1 month and 6 months.];Independant assessor choosing which side has the better cosmetic outcome.[1 month and 6 months.]
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method il[Nil]
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