Abdominal wall reconstruction.
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Elkerliek ziekenhuis Helmond
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 64 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The operated population: - The operation was a ventral hernia repair with retromuscular mesh without release the external oblique muscle (EOM) or with bilaterally release of the EOM. (criteria only for the operated population) - Operation is conducted more than 6 months ago. The operated and healthy population: - Able to for fill questionnaires - Able to execute tests for the AW - Living within 25 kilometre of the test location.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: The operated population: - The operation is complicated - Participant of the PHASIX-trail. - Recurrence of the ventral hernia. The operated and healthy population: - Objective back problems (before operation)
Design outcomes
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| n.v.t. | — |
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Main study parameters/endpoints: Patients will be tested on several items related to the function of the EOM in the AW. These items are; Peak torque (Nm), peak torque per bodyweight of the abdominal wall, measured with the Biodex S4 pro. Backpain measured with the Quebec Back Pain Disability Scale and health related quality of life with the Carolina Comfort Scale. | — |
Countries
The Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed