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UnknownNCT00373919

The Effect of Erythromycin on Occurrence of Leaks From Cervical Esophageal-Gastric Anastomosis After Trans-Hiatal Esophagectomy

Status
Unknown
Phase
N/A
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
Sponsor
Kaplan Medical Center · Academic / Other
Sex
All
Age
18 Years
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted

Summary

Cervical anastomotic leak is one of the most common complications after trans-hiatal esophagectomy. Hypothesis: An early post operative administration of a pro-kinetic dosage of erythromycin will reduce leak occurrence. Design: This is a prospective, randomized, double blind, placebo controlled study. Number of patients: 30. Inclusion Criteria: * Patients after trans-hiatal esophagectomy Exclusion Criteria: * Allergy to erythromycin * Use of phenothiazine * QT prolongation * Liver function test (LFT) abnormalities * Myasthenia gravis * Cardiomyopathy

Conditions

Interventions

TypeNameDescription
DRUGintravenous (IV) administration of erythromycin

Timeline

First posted
2006-09-08
Last updated
2007-03-05

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov record NCT00373919. Inclusion in this directory is not an endorsement.