Study of infections after spleen removal surgery
Part of Cancer, Infections clinical trials.
This trial looks at what happens after surgery to remove the spleen in people who also have major cancer surgery through the belly. It may help reduce or better manage serious infections after this kind of operation.
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Who can take part
- You must be older than 18 and younger than 80 years old
- You need to be able to say yes to the study (give informed consent)
- You must have had your spleen removed (splenectomy) along with complete cancer debulking surgery (CRS)
- The spleen removal must be done as part of surgery for a cancer or other problem in the belly lining (peritoneal malignancy)
- You must not be taking immunosuppression medicines (medicines that lower your immune system)
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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