NCT00834314 - Randomized Pilot Study Comparing Two Vacuum-wound-dressings for Open Abdomen Treatment | Biotech Hunter

Enrollment

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

February 28, 2010

Primary Completion Date

May 31, 2014

Study Completion Date

May 31, 2014

Conditions

Open AbdomenTemporary Abdominal Closure

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Vacuum-Pack-technique for temporary abdominal closure

"Negative-pressure-wound-therapy applying a method described by Brock, Barker et al 1995: Temporary Closure of Open Abdominal Wounds - the Vacuum Pack (see citations)."

PROCEDURE

Abdominal-dressing-technique for temporary abdominal closure

Negative-pressure-wound-therapy for temporary abdominal closure applying a device of KCI International (V.A.C.® Abdominal Dressing System). see: http://www.kci-medical.com/kci/corporate/kcitherapies/vactherapy/dressings/abdominal/#

Trial Locations (1)

68167

University Medical Centre - Surgical Department, Mannheim