Stomach and bowel function after aortic surgery
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at how stomach and bowel function changes after major aortic surgery. It may help doctors understand and prevent digestive problems in patients who need extended time on a ventilator after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You had surgery on your aorta (the main artery from your heart) using a heart-lung machine (cardiopulmonary bypass).
- You are expected to need a breathing tube and machine (ventilator) for more than 48 hours after surgery.
- You have no long-term stomach or bowel problems (like chronic intestinal disease) before this surgery.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you are not taking part in another study for experimental treatment.
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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