Transverse Versus Longitudinal Groin Incision in Vascular Surgery

Launched by KOLDING SYGEHUS · Oct 7, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at the best way to make incisions in the groin area during vascular surgery for patients with conditions like Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) or aneurysms. Researchers want to find out if a transverse (horizontal) incision leads to fewer problems, such as infections or complications, compared to a longitudinal (vertical) incision. They will also see if the type of incision affects how long patients stay in the hospital, whether they need to return for more surgery, or if there are fewer cases of amputation.

To be eligible for this trial, participants need to be having vascular surgery that requires an incision in the groin. However, those who have had previous groin surgeries, are having emergency procedures, or need specific muscle repairs will not be included. If you join the trial, you will be randomly assigned to one of the two incision types. The study is not yet recruiting participants, but it aims to provide important information on the best surgical practices for groin surgeries.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • • Patients undergoing vascular reconstruction with a groin incision
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients previously operated with a groin incision.
• • Patients undergoing operation due to trauma, bleeding, or pseudoaneurysm.
• • Patients operated within the first 24 hours of admission.
• • If it prior to the operation is deemed necessary with a muscleplasty.