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First received: May 07, 2026

Clinical Trial: Interrupted 'Figure-of-X' Versus Continuous Suturing Technique for Abdominal Wall Closure in Colorectal Laparotomies

Study Status: COMPLETED

Recruit Status: COMPLETED

Condition: Colorectal Cancer

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL


Official Title: Interrupted 'Figure-of-X' Versus Continuous Suturing Technique for Abdominal Wall Closure in Colorectal Laparotomies: A Comparative Study on the Incidence of Burst Abdomen

Brief Summary: This prospective randomized comparative study aims to evaluate whether interrupted figure-of-X fascial closure reduces the incidence of burst abdomen compared with continuous suturing in patients undergoing open colorectal laparotomy. Burst abdomen is a serious postoperative complication associated with increased morbidity, prolonged hospital stay, and reoperation.A total of 40 adult patients undergoing elective or emergency colorectal laparotomy will be randomized into two groups: interrupted figure-of-X closure…

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