Possible beneficial role of CT scan combined with virtual endoscopy in cases of esophageal tumor
Phase 4
- Conditions
- Health Condition 1: null- Patient with esophageal tumor(both benign and malignant)
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2013/10/004043
- Lead Sponsor
- AIIMS NEW DELHI
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Open to Recruitment
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 60
Inclusion Criteria
Patients with suspected or known benign or malignant esophageal tumor
Ability of patients to offer complete cooperation
Absence of previous allergies to iodinated contrast media
Exclusion Criteria
Patient who does not give consent for the study
Patient not cooperative for study procedure
Known allergies to iodinated contrast media
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Observational
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method To determine whether multi detector computed tomography (MDCT) imaging, including CT esophagography (CTE) is better or comparable to Ba swallow and UGI endoscopy which can be used as a comprehensive imaging test for esophageal tumors. <br/ ><br>Timepoint: NOV 2012 TO MARCH 2014
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Feasibility, comfort-ability and cost as compared to conventional diagnostic procedureTimepoint: NOV 2012 TO MARCH 2014