Status:
COMPLETED
Mechanical Bowel Preparation for Elective Colorectal Surgery
Lead Sponsor:
Ikazia Hospital, Rotterdam
Conditions:
Anastomotic Dehiscence in Colorectal Surgery
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Mechanical bowel preparation (MBP) is common practice in elective colorectal surgery. In recent literature the value of MBP is subject of discussion. We conducted a multicenter, randomized study with ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- The main inclusion criterion was elective colorectal surgery with primary anastomosis
Exclusion
- Exclusion criteria were an acute laparotomy, laparoscopic colorectal surgery, contraindications for the use of mechanical bowel preparation, an a priori deviating (ileo) stoma, and age less than 18 years old.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 1998
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
February 1 2004
Estimated Enrollment :
1400 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00288496
Start Date
April 1 1998
End Date
February 1 2004
Last Update
February 8 2006
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Caroline Contant
Rotterdam, Montessoriweg 1, Netherlands, 3083 AN