Antibiotics after pancreatic surgery with a stent
Part of Digestive system, Infections clinical trials.
This trial tests if a specific antibiotic (piperacillin/tazobactam) can prevent infections after pancreatic surgery in people who had a stent placed before the operation. It compares two treatment strategies to find the best way to use antibiotics.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for pancreatic surgery for a tumor near the pancreas or bile duct.
- You had a stent placed in your bile duct before surgery (by endoscopy or x-ray).
- You are 18 years old or older.
- If you are a woman who could become pregnant, you must use highly effective birth control for at least 1 month before and during the study, and have a negative pregnancy test.
- You are not allergic to penicillin or similar antibiotics.
- You do not have serious heart, liver, or infection problems that would make surgery risky.
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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