CompletedNot Applicable

Trial on Delay Phenomenon Utility in Preventing Anastomotic Leakage After an Esophagectomy

Spain44 participantsStarted 2015-05

Plain-language summary

This is a randomized clinical trial to clarify if the delay phenomenon could reduce the incidence of oesophagogastric dehiscence after an esophagectomy for esophageal cancer comparing an experimental group vs control group. The delay phenomenon will be performed by an arteriographic approach.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * All patients requiring a subtotal esophagectomy with en-bloc resection and an intrathoracic esophagogastrostomy for esophageal cancer * 18 or above years old * Acceptance and signing the full informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Absence of pancreatitis * Anatomic vascular alteration that contraindicate the embolization (congenital celiac trunk stenosis, presence of arcuate ligament,etc,..) * refuse to collaborate in the study

What they're measuring

Anastomotic leakage

Timeframe: 7 days

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02432794

SponsorHospital Universitari de Bellvitge

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-05

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