VacStent treatment for bowel surgery leakage
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests a special stent device (VacStent) placed through an endoscope to treat leaks that sometimes occur after colorectal surgery. The device may help seal the leak and allow healing without needing another surgery.
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Who can take part
- You had colorectal (colon or rectum) surgery and developed a leak at the surgical connection site
- The leak is in the lower colon, upper rectum, or middle rectum—not elsewhere
- The leak can be reached and seen during an endoscopy (a camera procedure)
- You are 18 years or older
- You are willing to sign a consent form and participate in the study
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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