Status:
COMPLETED
Comparison of Low and High Ligation in the Rectal Cancer
Lead Sponsor:
Wakayama Medical University
Conditions:
Rectal Cancer
Eligibility:
All Genders
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the defecatory function when nerve fibers around the inferior mesenteric artery(IMA) and left colic artery(LCA) are preserved(so called low ligation ) or not(h...
Detailed Description
Fecal incontinence after anterior resection are often observed. Whether or not postoperative bowel function is influenced by the preservation of nerve fibers around the root of IMA and LCA (low ligati...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- On the basis of whether anterior resection was anticipated at WMUH for rectosigmoid and rectal cancer, and appropriate informed consent was obtained.
Exclusion
- Patients who could not respond to medical interview for own bowel function
- Patients without an informed consent
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00701012
Start Date
January 1 2008
End Date
December 1 2011
Last Update
December 18 2013
Active Locations (1)
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Wakayama Medical University, Second Department of Surgery
Kimiidera, Wakayama, Japan, 641-8510