Bowel prep before fistula surgery
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks at whether cleaning the bowels before a type of fistula surgery called FiLaC helps the healing process. It compares patients who have bowel prep with those who don't, to see if it improves recovery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have a fistula (an abnormal tunnel) between your intestine and skin near the anus, not caused by Crohn's disease, tuberculosis, or cancer.
- You are scheduled to have FiLaC surgery for your fistula.
- You do not have an abscess (a pocket of infection) or signs of active inflammation.
- You are not pregnant or have not had pelvic radiation therapy.
- You can commit to follow-up visits for at least 6 months after surgery.
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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