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NCT Number: NCT01264003

Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Mesh Repair of Inguinal Hernias

Inguinal hernia repairs is clean surgical procedures. However infection may be a concern when prosthetic materials are used. This prospective randomized study has been set to observe if antibiotic prohylaxis is of benefit in mesh repair of inguinal hernias.

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Key information

Conditions

Inguinal Hernia Hernia Hernia, Abdominal Hernia, Inguinal Pathological Conditions, Anatomical Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 4

About this study

There are two group in the study. Control group received no antibiotic prohylaxis, whereas a single dose 1 gr. intravenous cefazoline is given to the patient in prophylaxis arm of the study. 30-days surgical site infection rates and 1 year prosthetic intervention late infection rates are observed and recorded. Side effects of antibiotic used are also recorded.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

inguinal hernia repair -

Exclusion criteria

uncontrolled diabetes mellitus,

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Treatment and study plan

sefazolin

Drug

In prophylaxis

Primary outcomes

  1. Surgical site infection

    Time frame: 30 days postoperatively

Secondary outcomes

  1. Drug side effects

    Time frame: 5 days postoperatively

  2. 1-year prosthetic repair surgical site late infection rate

    Time frame: 1 year

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Diskapi Teaching and Research Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Single Dose Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Lihtenstein Repair for Primary Inguinal Hernias

Important dates

Study start
2008
Primary completion
2010
Study completion
2010
First posted
Dec 21, 2010
Registry last updated
Dec 21, 2010

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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