Can a dye help prevent a pancreas leak after Whipple surgery?
Treatments studied
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests if using a special dye during surgery can reduce the risk of a pancreatic fistula (a leak from the pancreas) after a Whipple procedure. The dye helps the surgeon see blood flow to the remaining pancreas, which may improve healing.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for a Whipple surgery (a specific type of pancreas operation).
- You are over 18 years old.
- You are able to understand and sign a consent form.
- You do not have an allergy to iodine or shellfish.
- You do not have a condition that prevents you from understanding the study (like a serious mental illness or addiction).
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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