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Small Intestine Length Measurement Using 3D CT Volumetry and in Vivo Measurement Using Pre-marked Graspers in Revisional Bariatric Surgeries. A Comparative Study

Egypt30 participantsStarted 2025-01-26

Plain-language summary

Measuring bowel length during hypo-absorptive surgeries like Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and Single Anastomosis Duodeno-ileal Sleeve (SADI-s) is controversial and usually abandoned due to the high risk of intestinal injury. However, some surgeons, especially in revisional surgery, prefer to count the whole bowel length to avoid leaving very short segments and severe malnutrition afterwards. 3D reconstructed CT scan can be useful in such conditions, avoiding the risk of intestinal injury, but accurate measures might be doubtful.

Who can participate

Age range16 Years – 70 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who are candidates for revisional bariatric surgery * Patients consenting to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with severe adhesions where measuring the small bowel may expose them to unnecessary injuries. * Patients refusing to participate in the study. * Patient refusing CT scan to be done pre-operatively.

What they're measuring

Accurate small bowel length

Timeframe: about 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06696677

SponsorKasr El Aini Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-07-30

Contact for this trial

Ahmed Mohammed Abdelsalam, MD, MRCS

+201111577188 a.abd.elsalam@kasralainy.edu.eg

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