Keyhole surgery for scar tissue blocking the intestine
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests a keyhole surgery (laparoscopy) to cut away scar tissue (adhesiolysis) that is blocking the intestine. It is for people whose blockage is caused by scar tissue and who have not gotten better with non-surgical care.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- Your intestinal blockage is caused by scar tissue (adhesions), not by a hernia, tumor, or other problem.
- You are not in shock, do not have serious heart disease, a bleeding disorder, liver cirrhosis, or a brain condition.
- You have already tried non-surgical treatments (like bowel rest) and they did not work.
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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