Decision support tool for emergency diverticulitis surgery
Part of Digestive system, Infections clinical trials.
This study tests a tool to help doctors decide whether to reconnect the colon or create a temporary opening (colostomy) during emergency surgery for severe diverticulitis. The goal is to improve patient outcomes by supporting better surgical decisions.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have acute complicated diverticulitis (severe inflammation of the colon) requiring emergency or urgent surgery
- Your surgery uses minimally invasive techniques (laparoscopic or robotic, small incisions rather than large open surgery)
- You are undergoing sigmoid colon removal with either direct reconnection or a temporary colostomy
- Your medical and surgical records are available for the study
- You provide consent or authorization for your data to be used 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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