Reducing the Incidence of Incisional Hernia After Stoma Closure Using a Prophylactic Mesh

Launched by UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, GENEVA · Aug 9, 2020

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying whether using a special mesh during the closure of stomas (which are openings created surgically for waste to leave the body) can help prevent incisional hernias. An incisional hernia can occur at the site of the stoma closure, and early studies suggest that applying this mesh may lower the chances of developing one. The trial will involve cancer patients who are having their ileostomy or colostomy closed and will compare those who receive the mesh with those who do not to see if it makes a difference over one year.

To participate in this study, patients must be adults who have had an ileostomy or colostomy due to digestive cancer and are planning to have it closed. They will need to provide informed consent to join. However, people who are allergic to the mesh, those taking certain medications that weaken the immune system, or those who cannot follow the study's procedures will not be eligible. By participating, patients may help improve the quality of life for themselves and others by contributing to important research on preventing hernias after stoma closure.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Adult patient
• • Ileostomy or colostomy performed during surgery for digestive cancer
• • Planned elective closure of ileostomy or colostomy
• • Informed written consent
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Allergy to the mesh
• • Patients under corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive treatment
• • Inability/refusal to follow the procedures of the study