Testing for colorectal anastomotic leaks after surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial is testing a new method to check for leaks after colorectal cancer surgery. The goal is to see if it helps prevent complications and improves recovery.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with colorectal cancer and are scheduled for surgery.
- You are between 18 and 85 years old.
- Your overall health is stable enough for surgery (ASA class I to III).
- You are willing to sign a consent form and follow the study plan.
- You do not have a known leak or severe infection in the abdomen, serious heart or brain disease, severe liver or kidney problems, bleeding disorders, prior abdominal radiation or multiple surgeries that cause severe scar tissue, other active cancers, or mental illness that would prevent cooperation.
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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