Endosponge Vacuum Therapy (E-VAC) Registry of Intestinal Anastomotic Leaks and Perforations

The purpose of this registry is to collect data on the clinical use of endoluminal vacuum (E-Vac) therapy to treat both upper and lower intestinal leaks and perforations.

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Key information

Conditions

Intestinal Anastomotic Leak Digestive System Diseases Gastrointestinal Diseases Intestinal Diseases Intestinal Perforation Intestinal Perforations

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Baylor University Medical Center

Dallas, Texas, 75246, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

All patients undergoing E-Vac Therapy
Age > 17 years

Exclusion criteria

17 years of age or younger
Undergone an E-Vac placement > 14 days before consenting

Treatment and study plan

No interventions are done

Other

No intervention is done. This is a registry study.

Primary outcomes

In-Hospital survival-rate

Time frame: 6 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Baylor Research Institute

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Prospective Registry The Treatment Of Upper And Lower Intestinal Anastomotic Leaks And Perforations

Important dates

Study start: 2014
Primary completion: 2023
Study completion: 2023
First posted: Jun 23, 2015
Registry last updated: May 25, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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