Stitch size showdown: can smaller bites prevent emergency surgery wound problems?
NCT ID NCT07154277
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 28 times
Summary
This study tests whether using small stitches (small bites) or large stitches (large bites) works better for closing emergency abdominal incisions. About 200 adults having emergency belly surgery will be randomly assigned to one method. Researchers will track infections, wound reopening, and hernias for 6 months after surgery to see which technique leads to fewer complications.
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Dr. Ruth K. M. Pfau Civil Hospital Karachi
Karachi, Sindh, 74400, Pakistan
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