Status:
UNKNOWN
Endoscopic-vacuum Assisted Closure of Intrathoracic Postsurgical Leaks
Lead Sponsor:
Hannover Medical School
Conditions:
Mediastinitis
Esophageal Neoplasms
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the short and long term outcome of endoscopic vacuum assisted closure of intrathoracic postsurgical leaks.
Detailed Description
Intrathoracic leakage is a serious complication after esophageal surgery. The reported incidence of esophageal anastomotic leaks after gastrectomy and esophagectomy ranges from 5% to almost 30%. Withi...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- All patients at the Medical School Hannover that present with intrathoracic postsurgical leakage that can be intubated with a regular 9.2mm diameter endoscope (Olympus GIF-165, Olympus
- Age over 18 years old
- Signed informed consent
Exclusion
- Small leakage that can be treated with clips
- Refusal to participate in study
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00876551
Start Date
January 1 2008
End Date
December 1 2012
Last Update
May 26 2010
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Dept. of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endocrinology, Medical School Hannover
Hanover, Germany, 30625