Study of bowel slowdown after digestive surgery
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study is looking at how common and severe a condition called 'postoperative ileus' (temporary slowdown of the bowel) is after planned digestive tract surgeries. It will help doctors better understand and manage this complication.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You need to have a planned surgery on your digestive tract (not an emergency).
- The surgery is for colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, or diverticulosis.
- Your surgery does not involve removing your liver, other distant cancer spots, or multiple sections of your digestive tract.
- You are not having heated chemotherapy inside your belly during the surgery.
- You are generally in good health (no severe medical problems that limit daily activity).
- The lowest part of your colon reconnection will be at least 3 inches (7 cm) from your anal opening.
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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