NCT01139424

Closure of Anastomotic Leaks in the Stomach and Esophagus by Endoscopic Suturing

Safety and Efficacy of Closure of Postoperative Anastomotic Leaks in the Stomach and Esophagus by Endoscopic Suturing: A Prospective Pilot Study

• Status: Unknown
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 60 (estimated)
• Sponsor: University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 90 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Patients with suspected leakage at the specified surgical anastomoses undergo an immediate diagnostic endoscopy as part of current clinical routine. Consenting patients meeting the inclusion criteria will undergo closure of the defect by endoscopic suturing in addition to standard surgical care.

Conditions

• Postoperative
• Anastomosis, Surgical

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	endoscopic suturing	endoscopic suturing of the anastomotic leak

Timeline

• Start date: 2010-06-01
• Primary completion: 2012-06-01
• Completion: 2012-06-01
• First posted: 2010-06-08
• Last updated: 2010-06-08

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Germany