Ventral Hernia Prevention After Liver Transplantation

Status Recruiting

Clinical Trial Summary

This study aims to evaluate if the risk of developing ventral hernia after liver transplantation can be reduced through the prophylactic implantation of a synthetic, fully resorbable mesh "Phasix" in the course of liver transplantation. Patients will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to receive either Phasix mesh or standard surgery without the use of Phasix. Ultra-sound examinations of the wound area will be performed 14 days, 3, 6 and 12 months after liver transplantation. Furthermore, presence of infections, seroma, pain and other problems in the wound area will be assessed.

Clinical Trial Description

Ventral hernia is a frequently occurring complication following liver transplantation, with a reported risk in the literature ranging from 5% to 25%. This study aims to evaluate if the risk of developing ventral hernia after liver transplantation can be reduced through the prophylactic implantation of a synthetic mesh "Phasix" in the course of liver transplantation. PHASIX™ Mesh is a fully resorbable mesh implant prepared from poly-4-hydroxybutyrate (P4HB). Absorption of the mesh material occurs within 12 to 18 months. Patients will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to receive either Phasix mesh in the course of liver transplantation or standard surgery without the use of Phasix. Ultra-sound examinations of the wound area will be performed 14 days, 3, 6 and 12 months after liver transplantation. Furthermore, presence of infections, seroma, pain and other problems in the wound area will be assessed. ;

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Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT03222102
Study type	Interventional
Source	Medical University of Graz
Contact	Daniela Kniepeiss, MD
Phone	0043 316 385 13893
Email	daniela.kniepeiss@medunigraz.at
Status	Recruiting
Phase	N/A
Start date	November 30, 2017
Completion date	March 1, 2024

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