Use of prolene mesh to prevent incisional hernia after elective repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm

Mesh abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair trial: a randomised prospective controlled trial studying the use of prolene mesh in the abdominal wound closure of patients undergoing standard AAA repair

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN28485581

Enrollment

100

Registered

2004-09-30

Start date

2003-10-03

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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

Conditions

Abdominal aortic aneurysm Circulatory System Aortic aneurysm and dissection

Interventions

1. Routine mass closure with nylon sutures (standard) 2. Abdominal closure using polypropylene Added 13/10/2009: Follow-up at 1, 3, 6, 12, 24 and 36 months post-surgery. Initial contact details at

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Added 13/10/2009: All patients presenting for open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Added 13/10/2009: 1. Inability to give written informed consent 2. Condition predisposing to infection, including immuno-compromise or faecal contamination/soiling but not including diabetes mellitus

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Current primary outcome measures as of 13/10/2009: Presence of incisional hernia Previous primary outcome measures: Reduction in post-operative hernia, reduction in number of subsequent hernia repairs	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Added 13/10/2009: 1. Duration of surgery 2. Complication rate 3. Re-operation rate	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026