Special feeding to prevent fluid leaks after esophageal surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special type of nutritional feeding through a tube placed in your small intestine can reduce complications (fluid leaks) after surgery to remove your esophagus for cancer. Researchers hope this approach may help you recover faster and spend less time in the hospital.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have been diagnosed with esophageal cancer (either adenocarcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma)
- You are planning to have minimally invasive or robotic-assisted esophageal removal surgery
- A feeding tube (jejunostomy) will be placed in your small intestine during or before surgery
- You are able to read, understand, and sign a consent form
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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