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Abdominal Wall Tension in Patients Undergoing Ventral Hernia Repair Without Component Separation
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic
Summary
The purpose of this study is to use a scale to learn more about the tension of the abdominal wall in hernia repairs without component separation. 1. What is the abdominal wall tension for hernias repaired without a component separation? 2. What patient factors contribute to greater abdominal wall tension? 3. Is there an association between abdominal wall tension before primary closure or bridging repair and patient outcomes? Participants will be asked to allow their surgeon to use a tension scale to measure the tension of the abdominal wall during surgery.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2023-09-08
Completion Date
2026-05-01
Last Updated
2025-12-03
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Abdominal wall tension measurement
All patients will have the tension of their abdominal wall measured during surgery using a tension scale or "tensiometer."
Locations (1)
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland, Ohio, United States