Comparing two ways to drain fluid after left pancreas surgery
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study compares two methods for draining fluid that builds up after surgery to remove the left part of the pancreas. The goal is to see which method is safer and more effective for relieving symptoms like pain or infection.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have a fluid collection after left pancreas surgery that needs draining because it causes symptoms like belly pain, nausea, or signs of infection.
- Both drainage methods (through the skin or through an endoscope) are possible for you, as decided by your doctors.
- You have not had any previous attempts to drain this fluid collection.
- If you had a drain placed during surgery, it must have been removed at least 5 days before the fluid collection appeared.
- You are able to give informed consent (or have a legal representative who can).
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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