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Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Placing a Closed Suction Drain on the Anterior Fascia Regarding Fascial Dehiscence and Superficial Surgical Site Infection After Emergent Laparotomy: A Controlled Randomized Clinical Trial

Assessment of the Effectiveness of Using a Closed Suction Drain on the Anterior Fascia for Managing Fascial Dehiscence and Superficial Surgical Site Infection After Emergency Laparotomy: A Controlled Randomized Clinical Trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20251227068465N1
Enrollment
19
Registered
2026-01-09
Start date
2025-12-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-02

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

Conditions

Surgical site infection SSI.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Insertion of a closed suction drain, which is placed at the end of the surgery to drain secretions from the surgical area. Intervention 2: Control group: Without bu

Sponsors

Birjand University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Need for emergency laparotomy surgery Having written informed consent to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (based on a history of lack of regular medication use and high glycosylated hemoglobin) A patient who has chronically used corticosteroids Immunocompromised patients (AIDS, congenital immunodeficiency, taking antimetabolite drugs, chemotherapy, etc.)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Incidence of surgical site infection. Timepoint: Until hospitalization. Method of measurement: Based on clinical diagnosis by observation of purulent discharge by the surgeon, surgical residents, or experienced surgical department personnel or observation of purulent discharge or collection during reoperation.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSaeed Majidi

Birjand University of Medical Sciences

seifisaba@yahoo.com+98 56 3239 5000

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026