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Biomarkers for colorectal anastomotic leakage

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Surgery
Anastomotic leakage after rectal resection
Registration Number
ISRCTN84052649
Lead Sponsor
niversitair Ziekenhuis Leuven
Brief Summary

2021 Results article in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34706131/ (added 31/03/2022)

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
271
Inclusion Criteria

Patients who underwent partial mesorectal excision (PME) or total mesorectal excision (TME) with construction of a colorectal anastomosis

Exclusion Criteria

1. Pregnancy
2. Age < 18 years
3. No informed consent
4. No drain
5. Emergency surgery

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Colorectal anastomotic leakage was defined as a clinically manifest insufficiency of the anastomosis, leading to a clinical state requiring treatment. It was confirmed by either endoscopy, CT-scan and/or contrast enema or reoperation. Treatment consisted of therapeutic antibiotics, drainage or a surgical re-intervention. The primary endpoint does not occur at a specific time point since it involves a postoperative complication. Follow-up ends at the first outpatient clinic visit after discharge.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
There are no secondary outcome measures
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