Drain securement methods in rectal surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of securing the drain after rectal cancer surgery to see which causes fewer complications. It may be a good fit if you are having a low rectal resection with a drain placed during surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are scheduled for a rectal resection (anterior or low anterior resection) with a drain placed during surgery.
- The planned connection (anastomosis) is expected to be 10 cm or less from the anal opening.
- You are not having any additional colon removal beyond the rectal surgery.
- You are not scheduled for a permanent stoma (colostomy).
- You have not had prior pelvic surgery (like hysterectomy or prostatectomy) that could cause scarring.
- You are not in very poor health (ASA 4) or expected to need ICU care after surgery.
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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