NCT02846285

Causes of Low Digestive Bleeding in Proctology

• Status: Completed
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 500 (actual)
• Sponsor: Fondation Hôpital Saint-Joseph · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 45 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The various causes of bleeding Proctological are well known to gastroenterologists in clinical practice but their proportions have not, to our knowledge, been dedicated epidemiological studies. Investigators wanted to evaluate this data as part of a specialized consultation. Investigators have prospectively collected the causes of gastrointestinal bleeding down the patients seen two of us in specialized proctology center. A clinical examination including an inspection, palpation and feel, and a anoscopy (when possible) were made during the consultation. Local levies referred (s) histological and / or infection were also carried out if necessary. When she had not been made, a colonic exploration was offered to all patients over 45 years and / or when indicated by the pathological context. When there were several possible causes, the clinician holding one that seemed to be the main. Patients consulting within four months postoperatively a proctology action were not included. The study period extended from September 2013 to July 2014 inclusive. The collection of anonymous data.

Detailed description

The various causes of bleeding Proctological are well known to gastroenterologists in clinical practice but their proportions have not, to our knowledge, been dedicated epidemiological studies. Investigators wanted to evaluate this data as part of a specialized consultation. Investigators have prospectively collected the causes of gastrointestinal bleeding down the patients seen two of us in specialized proctology center. A clinical examination including an inspection, palpation and feel, and a anoscopy (when possible) were made during the consultation. Local levies referred (s) histological and / or infection were also carried out if necessary. When she had not been made, a colonic exploration was offered to all patients over 45 years and / or when indicated by the pathological context. When there were several possible causes, the clinician holding one that seemed to be the main. Patients consulting within four months postoperatively a proctology action were not included. The study period extended from September 2013 to July 2014 inclusive. The collection of anonymous data.

Conditions

• Lower Gastrointestinal Tract
• Colorectal Surgery
• Proctology

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	No intervention

Timeline

• Start date: 2013-09-01
• Primary completion: 2014-07-01
• Completion: 2014-07-01
• First posted: 2016-07-27
• Last updated: 2016-07-27

Locations

1 site across 1 country: France