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Secondary Versus Tertiary Wound Closure in High Risk Gynecologic Abdominal Surgical Incisions
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Summary
The purpose of this research study is to determine if closing a surgical wound differently is better than the procedure that is currently used. The wound will be closed with what is considered "tertiary intent." This means, rather than leaving the wound open, the wound will be partially closed after surgery, and then completely closed 4-7 days after surgery. The investigators also want to see how this new wound closure process affects your quality of life.
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
8
Start Date
2019-02-27
Completion Date
2020-11-26
Last Updated
2026-04-17
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Tertiary Wound Closure
The wound will be closed with what is considered tertiary wound closure. This means, rather than leaving the wound open, the wound will be partially closed after surgery, and then completely closed 4-7 days after surgery.
Historical Wound Closure
Participants wounds are left partially open to heal.
Locations (1)
Comprehensive Cancer Center of Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States