Parastomal hernias/stoma formation/colorectal surgery Surgery Colorectal surgery
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participants must: 1. Require an elective stoma due to bowel disease 2. Have given written informed consent 3. Be aged 18 or over 4. Agree to the randomised procedure 5. If of childbearing potential, must have given a negative pregnancy test
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients must not: 1. Be taking part in another clinical trial which directly correlates to this one 2. Have abdominal wall sepsis 3. Be pregnant 4. Be unable to consent to participation 5. Be undergiong refashioning (but not transposition) of the stoma
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Parastomal hernia rates at 30 months, or at time of stoma reversal | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Stoma related complications requiring hospital admission 2. Changes in quality of life assessments over a 30 month period | — |
Countries
United Kingdom