CompletedNot Applicable

Computed Tomography vs. Endoscopy Study

Switzerland416 participantsStarted 2017-02-17

Plain-language summary

Patients undergoing elective surgery for left-sided colon resection are asked to participate in this study: Every patient undergoes two types of examinations (endoscopy, CT scan) on day 3, 4 or 5 postoperatively. These two procedures are subject to investigation in terms of their accuracy (sensitivity, specificity) in detection of anastomotic leaks. The patients are followed up until day 42 postoperatively. There are no other specific tests or examinations within the study. Information and informed consent are obtained preoperatively.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Laparoscopic or open left sided colorectal resection with primary anastomosis (left hemicolectomy, sigmoid resection, anterior resection, segmental resection) and subtotal colectomy with anastomosis * Male and Female patients \>18 years of age * Signed Informed Consent after being informed * Elective surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Formation of a stoma during the initial operation * For i.v. contrast CT scan: creatinine \> 110 umol/l and/or glomerular filtration rate GFR \< 45 ml/min, measured in the standard blood test on postoperative day 2 * Women who are pregnant. Women of childbearing age are regularly tested for possible pregnancy. Pregnancy tests are performed in the hospital at no charge * Inability to follow the procedures of the study, e.g. due to language problems, psychological disorders, dementia, etc. of the participant * Participation in another study with an investigational drug within the 30 days preceding and during the present study * Emergency intervention

What they're measuring

Diagnosis of anastomotic leaks after left sided colon resection by Endoscopy

Timeframe: On postoperative day 4

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03148054

SponsorSpital Limmattal Schlieren

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-12-31