Chimney Trial: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Parastomal hernias (PSHs) are common, troubling the lives of people with permanent colostomy. In previous studies, retromuscular keyhole mesh placement has been the most-used technique for PSH prevention but results have been controversial. Additionally, surgical treatment of PSHs is associated with a high rate of complications and recurrences. Therefore, it is crucial to find the most effective way to prevent PSHs in the first place without an increased risk of complications. Due to a lack of adequate research, there is no clear evidence or recommendations on which mesh or technique is best to prevent PSHs. METHODS/DESIGN:The Chimney Trial is a Nordic, prospective, randomized controlled, multicenter trial designed to compare the feasibility and the potential benefits of specifi

SUBMITTER: Makarainen-Uhlback E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6883681 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature