To predict a breakdown in the joint of the two ends of the bowel after bowel resection surgery.

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Anastomotic leak; Surgery - Other surgery

• Registration Number: ACTRN12611000367943
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Stephen Smith

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2011-04-11
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

Open and laparoscopic anterior resection
Standardised operative technique
Hand sewn or stapled anastomosis
Elective Surgery

Exclusion Criteria

Emergency Surgery
Unable to Consent

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified