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If negative pressure wound therapy reduces the period of wound healing with 2 weeks till 6 weeks, instead of 8 weeks ( all are approximate values), it can be the standard therapy in the future.
The aim was to compare the results of a Lichtenstein hernioplasty using a self grippng mesh with the classical Lichtenstein repair using a polypropylene sutured mesh in terms of post-operative and chronic inguinodynia (caused by nerve irritation,…
Objective of the study is to evaluate the different therapeutic options of lymphedema. Which treatment strategy is most cost-effective in the management of patients with breast cancer associated lymph edema: manual lymphatic drainage alone,…
To identify the mechanism(s) of pain in patients with chronic pain after inguinal hernia repair.
This trial will compare the effectiveness and possible adverse effects of five common wound dressing materials to treat donor sites of split skin grafts.
The objectives are to assess the efficacy and safety of TachoSil in sealing the dura mater to prevent postoperative CSF-leakage / clinically evident pseudomeningocele following skull base surgery, by comparison to current practice.
Excision versus PDT in the tratment of Bowen's disease. What's the best therapy on behalve of recurrence rate, cosmetic outcome and cost-utility.
Evaluation whether the use of the progrip mesh compared to the standard sutured mesh results in less chronic pain.
To compare treatment of primary Dupuytren*s contracture by standard limited (dermo)fasciectomy and by the modified percutaneous release combined with fat grafting. We focus specifically on return to function and if applicable to return to work (…
Proof that laser treatment will be better than the routine method using curettage. Besides it is claimed that laser treatment is less painfull.This will be assessed by photography, in which only black white (grey) evaluations are made. Colours are…
A randomised controlled trial is performed to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of the skin stretching technique for two categories:a. acute burn wounds: wound closure by means of skin stretching should lead to a significant reduction of scar…
To investigate whether application of Steri-Strip* S will lead to: 1) shorter treating time 2) improved satisfaction with the patient 3) improved wound healing4) improved cost-efficiency5) improved satisfaction with the attendant
Evaluation of the effect ofdiagnostic and therapeutic proces in reducing pain in patients suspected with ACNES.Is injection of lidocaine in patients suspected of ACNES leading to a larger group of people with a clinically relevant reduction of pain…
The main goal of the trial is to establish whether laparoscopic incisional hernia repair is superior to conventional open incisional hernia repair in terms of cost-effectiveness. This is measured through length of hospital stay and quality of life.…
The principal objective of the study is to determine if the performance of the new technique (magnetic tracer and magnetometer) is equivalent to the performance of the standard technique (patent blue dye and radioistope; or radioisotope alone). The…
Concluding, the aim of current study is to show feasibility of the MaMaLoc technology for surgical localization of clinically occult melanoma lesions, as well as to show feasibility of the MaMaLoc technology for lymph node detection, both in the…
To proof the instillation technique prevents foam ingrowth and obstruction and investigate patient safety and comfort when reducing dressing changes in negative-pressure therapy with instillation.
The aim of this study is to compare the effect of early treatment on healing and quality of life with the usual expectant policy in children with mollusca contagiosa.
To investigate the efficacy of the acellular dermal substitute Glyaderm on wound healing in various acute complex skin and soft tissue defects.
The aim of this study is to investigate the scar quality in a paediatric burn population treated with Glyaderm up to 12 months after surgery.