A prospective randomised clinical trial for closure of the pancreatic remnant following distal pancreatectomy

Completed

• Conditions: Pancreatic fistula and/or intra-abdominal fluid collection; Digestive System; Other diseases of pancreas

• Registration Number: ISRCTN78326544
• Lead Sponsor: Petz Aladar Teaching Hospital (Hungary)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2008-07-21
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 70

Inclusion Criteria

1. Aged 18 to 80 years, either sex
2. Distal pancreatectomy is indicated because of a benign or malignant tumour of the pancreas, chronic pancreatitis or malignant neoplasm of other organs infiltrating the pancreas, provided the parenchyma of the pancreas is suitable for stapling

Exclusion Criteria

1. Aged under the age of 18 or over the age of 80 years
2. Too thick or wide parenchyma of the pancreas
3. Death in the first 72 hours of the post-operative period

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The rate of post-operative pancreatic fistula and intra-abdominal fluid collection. The 3-month post-operative period was analysed.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. The rate of re-interventions, either surgical or radiological<br>2. Length of hospital stay<br><br>The 3-month post-operative period was analysed.