Epidemiology of Diverticulitis in Lung Transplant Recipients

The purpose of this study is to assess incidence, treatment modalities and outcome of complicated and uncomplicated diverticulitis in highly immunosuppressed lung transplant recipients (LTRs) in order to establish improved treatment strategies in this high risk patient collective.

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Key information

Conditions

Lung Transplant Recipients Digestive System Diseases Diverticular Diseases Diverticulitis Gastroenteritis Gastrointestinal Diseases

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Department of Visceral- and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital of Zurich

Zurich, Canton of Zurich, 8091, Switzerland

About this study

Sigmoid diverticulitis is common and potentially problematic in immunosuppressed patients. The choice between conservative and surgical treatment for uncomplicated diverticulitis remains unclear, as well as the value of the Hartmann's procedure (HP) for complicated diverticulitis.

Our aim is to assess incidence, treatment options and outcome of complicated and uncomplicated diverticulitis in highly immunosuppressed lung transplant recipients (LTRs) by retrospectively analysing our prospective database of around 400 lung transplant recipients transplanted between 1992 and 2013.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

Lung transplant recipient
Diverticulitis

Exclusion criteria

none

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Epidemiology of Diverticulitis in Lung Transplant Recipients

Time frame: January 1992- December 2013 (22 years)

Our aim is to assess incidence, treatment options and outcome of complicated and uncomplicated diverticulitis in highly immunosuppressed lung transplant recipients (LTRs) by retrospectively analysing a prospective database of around 400 LTRs transplanted between 1992 and 2013.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Zurich

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Long-term Follow-up of Lung Transplant Recipients With Diverticulitis

Important dates

Study start: 1992
Primary completion: 2013
Study completion: 2013
First posted: May 6, 2014
Registry last updated: May 6, 2014

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