Clinical Trial: Prevention of Incisional Hernia After Elective Open Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Repair

Study Status: Terminated
Recruit Status: Terminated
Study Type: Interventional




Official Title: Prevention of Incisional Hernia After Elective Open Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair

Brief Summary:

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of the implantation of an Ultrapro® Mesh as prevention of incisional hernia after elective open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. According to the literature these patients have an increased risk for an incisional hernia. By the implantation of an artificial mesh into the abdominal wall during the first abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, the risk can be reduced dramatically. In small feasibility studies incisional hernia rates as low as 0% have been achieved.

Patients scheduled for elective open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair will be randomized into two groups, one receiving an onlay mesh, the other conventional wound closure with sutures.