Emergency surgery vs. stent for colon cancer blockage
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study compares emergency surgery to placing a stent first for people with a blocked colon from cancer. It also looks at whether a special recovery program (ERAS) helps you heal faster after surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are an adult (over 18) with a blocked colon caused by cancer, needing emergency surgery.
- Your symptoms started within the last 5 days.
- You are generally healthy or have only mild to moderate health problems (ASA I, II, or III).
- You have not had a stent placed to open the blockage.
- You do not have a severe belly infection (peritonitis), severe malnutrition, or a very dilated colon (over 8 cm).
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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