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A Study comparing imaging with CT scan versus key hole surgery in patients with stab injury to abdomen : A Randomized Controlled Trial

A Study comparing Contrast Enhanced Computed Tomography Abdomen versus Diagnostic Laparoscopy in patients with Penetrating Abdominal Trauma: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2019/04/018721
Enrollment
110
Registered
2019-04-24
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-10-17

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: S399- Unspecified injury of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals

Interventions

Intervention1: Contrast Enchanced Computed Tomography(CECT): Patients with stab injury randomised to this group will undergo Contrast Enchanced Computed Tomography and further management will be guid

Sponsors

All India Institue of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. All hemodynamically stable patients, who get admitted under the Division of Trauma Surgery and Critical Care in JPNApex Trauma Centre, AIIMS, New Delhi. 2. Patients of age - 16 years to 65 years 3. Penetrating injury to anterior abdominal wall Anterior abdominal wall is defined as the region between bilateral mid axillary lines, upper limit is taken as 4th intercostal space at level of nipple, lower limit is defined as bilateral inguinal ligaments. 4. Presentation within 24 hours of injury

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Hemodynamically unstable patients a. Pulse > 120/min b. BP 2. Features of peritonitis 3. Evisceration of bowel and/or omentum 4. Pregnant or lactating women 5. Concomitant Head injury 6. Gunshot wounds 7. Posterior abdominal penetrating injuries 8. Patients requiring surgery for any other concomitant injury 9. Patients with coagulation disorders, autoimmune disorders 10. Patients on corticosteroids, insulin, anticoagulants 11. Patients who will not consent

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To compare the length of hospital stay in patients with anterior abdominal penetrating wounds undergoing non operative management versus diagnostic laparoscopy Timepoint: time of discharge—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. To compare the rate of non therapeutic surgery in patients with anterior abdominal penetrating wounds undergoing non operative management versus diagnostic laparoscopy 2. To compare complication rates in patients with anterior abdominal penetrating wounds undergoing non operative management versus diagnostic laparoscopy Timepoint: time of discharge—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSupreet Kaur

AIIMS

subodh6@gmail.com8146933887

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 14, 2026