Drain placement methods for rectal surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of securing the drainage tube placed during rectal surgery to see which method leads to better recovery and fewer complications, such as fluid buildup or infection. The drain is a temporary tube that helps remove fluid after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled to have rectal surgery (anterior or low anterior resection) to remove part of the rectum.
- The new connection (anastomosis) will be low, within about 10 cm (about 4 inches) from the anus.
- Your surgeon plans to place a temporary drainage tube (drain) during the surgery.
- You are not having any additional colon surgery (like removing part of the colon).
- You are not having a permanent colostomy (where the colon is brought to the skin).
- You have not had previous surgery in the pelvic area (like hysterectomy, prostatectomy, or pelvic lymph node 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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