Study of leaks after pancreatic surgery
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks at patients who have surgery to remove part of the pancreas (pancreaticoduodenectomy) to understand and possibly prevent a common complication called pancreatic fistula (a leak of digestive fluid). It may help improve recovery after this major surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are scheduled for a specific type of pancreatic surgery (pancreaticoduodenectomy, also called Whipple procedure) that is not an emergency.
- Your pancreatic or surrounding area condition is either non-cancerous (benign) or cancerous (malignant).
- Your surgery is not a total or distal pancreatectomy (removal of the whole pancreas or just the tail).
- You must survive at least 24 hours after surgery to be included 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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