Parastonal hernia Surgery Parastomal hernia
Conditions
Interventions
There is no standard method to repair parastomal hernias. Some surgeons use primary repair which involves suturing the patient's tissue directly with suture material, whereas others prefer to use a su
Sponsors
Tissue Science Laboratories plc (UK)
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients must have a symptomatic parastomal hernia; be aged over 18 (or the country applicable age of consent); if of child-bearing age must have given a negative pregnancy test; give written informed consent; agree to be randomised.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients must not be taking part in another clinical study; not be suffering from an UNTREATED metabolic or systemic illness (e.g. diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis); not have a diagnosis of mentally limiting conditions such as Alzheimer's or mental retardation or be unable to understand all study requirements; not be allergic to any porcine or collagen products.
Design outcomes
Primary
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Secondary
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Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed