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Endosonograpic Monitoring of Injury to the Anal Sphincter After Transanal Stapled Anastomosis

Recruiting
Conditions
Transanal Stapled Anastomosis
Registration Number
NCT05992948
Lead Sponsor
Medical University of Vienna
Brief Summary

Investigation of the sphincter muscles after low anterior or anterior rectum resection, and sigma resection operation by endoluminal ultrasound and manometrical examination.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
90
Inclusion Criteria

Age 18 - 90 years, undergoing transanal stapled anastomosis at the Department of General Surgery, Medical University of Vienna

  • Ability and willingness to understand and comply with study interventions and restrictions.
  • Voluntarily signed informed consent after full explanation of the study to the participant.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Any physical or mental disorder, which could interfere with the participant's safety during the clinical trial or with the study objectives
  • Inability to communicate well with the investigator due to language problems or reduced mental development
  • Inability or unwillingness to give written informed consent

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
EAUS3 months postoperative

Change in thickness of the anal sphincter muscles in mm from baseline to 3 months

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Endoanal manometry3 months postoperative

Change in Anal pressure in mmHg from baseline to 3 months

EAUS23 months postoperative

Change in the defect grade of anal sphincter muscles from baseline to 3 months

Endoanal manometry212 months postoperative

Change in Anal pressure in mmHg from baseline to 12 months

EAUS2-212 months postoperative

Change in the defect grade of anal sphincter muscles from baseline to 12 months

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Medical University of Vienna

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Vienna, Austria

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