Wound dehiscence
Conditions
Interventions
In the experimental group Prevena* Incision Management System is applicated in
clean closed surgical incisions.
In the controlgroup a simple cotton wounddressing (care as usual) is applicated
in cle
Sponsors
Universitair Medisch Centrum Sint Radboud
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: * age 18 years or older * signed informed consent form * able to understand the Dutch language * able to understand procedures and instructions * at least one risk factor for wound dehiscence - chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - diabetes mellitus - peripheral artery disease - body mass index >= 30 - Active smoker - Radiotherapy in history - Earlier surgery in the same area AND the patient undergoes one of the following elective sugical procedures: o abdominal surgery through median laparotomy, o vascular surgery through median laparotomy, upper leg and/or lower leg o orthopedic surgery: hemipelvectomy, total knee replacement o plastic surgery through a transverse suprapubic incision.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: incompetence open fracture fistulas in the area of the incision simultaneous participation in another study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| wounddehiscence | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| surgical site infection pain allergy for the wounddressing | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed