Status:
COMPLETED
Radiographic Validation of the Inferior Mesenteric Artery Tie Level in Rectal Cancer Surgery
Lead Sponsor:
Umeå University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Örebro University, Sweden
Conditions:
Rectal Cancer
Eligibility:
All Genders
40+ years
Brief Summary
The inferior mesenteric artery is the feeding vessel for tumours in the rectum. When performing surgery for these tumours, the surgeon can cut the vessel close to the aorta or after the vessel bifurca...
Detailed Description
The level of tie of the inferior mesenteric artery in rectal cancer surgery has been a controversy for decades. Proponents argue that lymph node harvest and bowel length can be improved, while detract...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Operated for primary rectal cancer
- 1-year radiological follow-up is planned
- Ability to leave informed consent
Exclusion
- Contrast medium insensitivity
- Diagnosis of renal failure
- Age below 40 years
- Thyroid disease for which radioactive iodine treatment might be considered
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 12 2016
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 31 2019
Estimated Enrollment :
98 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03875612
Start Date
December 12 2016
End Date
August 31 2019
Last Update
September 25 2019
Active Locations (2)
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1
Peter Matthiessen
Örebro, Sweden
2
Umeå University Hospital
Umeå, Sweden, 90187