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The C-Seal study: Colorectal anastomosis protected by a biodegradable drain fixed to the anastomosis by a circular stapler: a phase II study.

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
rectal cancer
sigmoid cancer
10017990
10017991
10017998
Registration Number
NL-OMON33015
Lead Sponsor
niversitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
35
Inclusion Criteria

Age > 18 years;
The patient requires an anastomosis, maximally 15 cm proximal from the anus
The patient will receive a colorectal anastomosis by means of stapling;
The patient is willing and able to comply with the specified follow-up evaluation;
The patient must provide written informed consent prior to the procedure.

Exclusion Criteria

Patient treatment is acute (not elective);
Patient is associated with infections at the time of intervention (peritonitis);
Major surgical or interventional procedures within 30 days prior to this study or planned surgical or interventional procedures within 30 days of entry into this study;
Patients with ASA classification >3;

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
<p>The primary endpoint is recovery of the patient without clinical manifestation<br /><br>of anastomotic leakage. Anastomotic leakage is considered to be clinical<br /><br>manifest if any of the following occurs:<br /><br>* Relaparotomy with dismantling of the anastomosis and creation of an end<br /><br>colostomy<br /><br>* Relaparotomy with placement of drains in the pelvis<br /><br>* Relaparotomy with creation of a diverting ostomy<br /><br>* Radiologically guided drainage of any fluid in the pelvis </p><br>
Secondary Outcome Measures
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