Colectomy and immediate anastomosis versus on-table colonic lavage for the management of acutely obstructed left colo

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Digestive System; Surgery

• Registration Number: PACTR201604001587102
• Lead Sponsor: faculty of medicine, alexandria university, egypt

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-04-14
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Other
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 212

Inclusion Criteria

Causes were either, malignant strictures of the left side of the colon at or below the splenic flexure.
- or benign disorders including volvulus of the sigmoid colon and colonic stricture secondary to a complicated diverticular disease.

Exclusion Criteria

- Patients with irresectable or perforated tumors.
- hypoalbuminia (below 2.5g/dl).
- anemia (below 8 mg%).
- malignant ascitis.
- ASA (American Society of Anaesthesiologists) score more than III due to severe co-morbidities.
- or those with poor general risk factors affecting the integrity of anastomosis as well as tight rectal cancers,

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified