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Management of Acutely Symptomatic Hernia

NCT04197271 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 280

Last updated 2026-05-19

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Acutely symptomatic abdominal wall hernia can cause many symptoms and complications. They can be associated with levels of morbidity beyond that seen in emergency laparotomy. There is limited data to guide practice in this field. This observational cohort study will explore variation in practice around assessment, repair and outcomes of hernias treated in the emergency setting.

Conditions

  • Hernia
  • Emergencies
  • Surgery--Complications

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Emergency Hernia Repair

Emergency repair of hernia using method selected by treating surgeon.

OTHER

Conservative management

Treatment of hernia without resort to surgery

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Matthew J Lee, MRCS PhD · Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2020-03-03
Primary Completion
2020-11-30
Completion
2021-04-30

Countries

  • United Kingdom

Study Locations

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