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Closure of Anastomotic Leaks in the Stomach and Esophagus by Endoscopic Suturing

Germany60 participantsStarted 2010-06

Plain-language summary

Patients with suspected leakage at the specified surgical anastomoses undergo an immediate diagnostic endoscopy as part of current clinical routine. Consenting patients meeting the inclusion criteria will undergo closure of the defect by endoscopic suturing in addition to standard surgical care.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 90 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * leakage at anastomosis within 2 weeks after upper gastrointestinal (GI) resection Exclusion Criteria: * tubular ischemia of the upper GI tract * inability to provide informed consent

What they're measuring

Safety

Timeframe: 2 years

Technical feasibility

Timeframe: 2 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01139424

SponsorUniversity Hospital Schleswig-Holstein

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2012-06

Contact for this trial

Annette Fritscher-Ravens, MD

0049-431-597-2133

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