Incisional hernia
Conditions
Interventions
Follow-up: physical examination and ultrasonography
Sponsors
Prof. dr. J.M. Hendriks
Department of Surgery
Erasmus MC, Rotterdam
j.m.hendriks@erasmusmc.nl
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: In order to be eligible to participate in this study, a subject must meet all of the following criteria: • Participated in the PRIMA trial • Signed informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: A potential subject who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study: • Pregnancy during follow up • Subjects who underwent re-operation (midline abdominal surgery)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome will be IH incidence up to five years after surgery, clinically and/or radiologically detected. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes will comprise: • Hernia repair surgery o Size of hernia o Type of mesh fixation • Symptomatic IH; o Pain or discomfort at the site of the scar o Incarceration of the bowel o Aesthetic symptoms • IH progression (assessed with ultrasonography or CT-scan) • Cost-benefit analysis (direct costs) o General practitioner visits o Emergency department visits o Radiological examinations o Outpatient clinic visits o Hospitalization | — |
Contacts
Public ContactJ.F. Lange
Erasmus Medical Center, Department of Surgery, P.O.Box 2040
Outcome results
None listed