Ventral Hernia
Conditions
Brief summary
Comparison of ventral hernia repair using standard wound care versus Prevena.
Detailed description
Compare the outcomes for patients who have abdominal reconstruction for ventral hernia repair, regarding wound morbidity, post-operative pain and patient comfort to ambulation, with the use of Prevena™ to those patients who have ventral hernia repair to those who have standard wound care.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
1. Age 18 - 89 2. Open ventral hernia repair with or abdominal wall reconstruction after midline or non-midline defects. 3. Able to provide informed consent
Exclusion criteria
1. Immunosuppresses patients 2. Children 0 - 17
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Objective for Wound Care Comparison | December 31, 2017 | To quantify differences in the routine care of wound morbidity versus the use of Prevena™ by observing the healing process and obtaining quality of life by using the Carolinas Comfort Scale. |
Countries
United States