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Clinical Trials/ISRCTN70107172
ISRCTN70107172CompletedNot Applicable

Impact of rectal washout on bacterial contamination caused by transrectal access for natural-orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES): a randomized controlled trial

niversity of Heidelberg (Germany)0 sites69 target enrollmentStarted: November 15, 2011Last updated:

Trial Snapshot

Phase
Not Applicable
Status
Completed
Sponsor
Enrollment
69

Study Overview

Brief Summary

No summary available.

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
All

Inclusion Criteria

  • 1. Given indication for sigmoid resection or left hemicolectomy with primary anastomosis in the proximal rectum
  • 2. Age > 18 years
  • 3. Written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

  • 1. American Society of Anesthesiology patient (ASA) classification IV and V
  • 2. Emergency operation (obstruction, bleeding, peritonitis)
  • 3. Hand-sutured anastomosis
  • 4. Ileus, colitis, pelvic infection
  • 5. Reoperation
  • 6. Anastomosis < 6cm from the anus
  • 7. Ongoing antibiotic therapy
  • 8. Iodine allergy
  • 9. Hyperthyreosis

Investigators

Sponsor
niversity of Heidelberg (Germany)

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