Testing a protective stoma after bowel reconnection for infection
Part of Digestive system, Infections clinical trials.
This study looks at whether creating a temporary “protective stoma” (an opening that diverts stool) after reconnecting the bowel can reduce complications for people with severe abdominal infection from a perforated diverticulitis. It’s for adults who had surgery to reconnect their colon right away.
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Who can take part
- Be 18 years or older
- Have had surgery for a perforated diverticulitis of the left colon with severe abdominal infection (purulent or fecal peritonitis, Hinchey III or IV)
- Your consent must be possible (you can sign, or a legally allowed representative can sign; sometimes consent is done as soon as possible after urgent ICU care)
- Be able to follow the study plan (based on the study doctor’s judgment)
- Have health coverage through social security/insurance
- Not have key reasons to be excluded (severe unstable condition, certain past treatments, immune problems, pregnancy, etc.)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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