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NCT Number: NCT03383926

Longo's Intervention in the Treatment of Hemorrhoids and Rectal Mucosal Prolapse

The aim of this study is to define the significance of the distance of the staple line to the dentate line of the anal canal in the efficacy of the Longo's intervention.

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Key information

Conditions

Hemorrhoids Cardiovascular Diseases Digestive System Diseases Gastrointestinal Diseases Intestinal Diseases Pathological Conditions, Anatomical Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Pelvic Organ Prolapse Prolapse Rectal Diseases Rectal Mucosa Prolapse Rectal Prolapse Vascular Diseases

Age range

18 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Hospital de Mataró

Mataró, Barcelona, 08304, Spain

About this study

Is going to be carried out with patients from 18 to 70 years old with hemorrhoids in a level III and IV in the Lord scale.

In the surgery Longo's intervention would be done by two ways differing in the distance of the suture from the tobacco pouch to the anal margin (4.5 cm in the first group and 6 cm in the second group).

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Women and men from 18 to 70 years old
  • Hemorrhoids in level III and IV in the Lord scale
  • Surgery without income and conventional hospitalization

Exclusion criteria

  • Previous hemorrhoidal intervention
  • Actual anal pathology

Treatment and study plan

4.5cm suture

Procedure

Suture confection of the Tobacco-pouch of 4.5cm from the anal margin.

6cm suture

Procedure

Suture confection of the Tobacco-pouch of 6cm from the anal margin.

Primary outcomes

  1. Efficacy of the Longo's intervention (distance in the staple line till the dentate line of the anal canal in cm)

    Time frame: up to 6 months

    The distance in the staple line till the dentate line of the anal canal will be measured.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hospital de Mataró

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Prospective Study About the Efficacy of the Longo's Intervention for the Treatment of Hemorrhoids and Rectal Mucosal Prolapse.

Important dates

Study start
2004
Primary completion
2012
Study completion
2012
First posted
Dec 27, 2017
Registry last updated
Mar 14, 2018

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