Stimulation of Efferent Loop Prior to Ileostomy Closure

The aim of this study is to compare postoperative ileus between stimulated and unstimulated patients prior to ileostomy closure.

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Key information

Conditions

Ileostomy; Complications

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 3

About this study

Stimulation was performed ten days prior to the intervention, through the efferent limb of the ileostomy with 500 cc of a thickening substance (saline and nutritional thickener)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

protective ileostomy after rectal cancer surgery

Exclusion criteria

under 18 years

Treatment and study plan

Procedure/Surgery

Procedure

daily stimulation of efferent loop prior to surgery (ileostomy closure)

Other names: Stimulation

Primary outcomes

postoperative ileus

Time frame: within the first days after surgery

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2012
Primary completion: 2012
First posted: Jun 19, 2013
Registry last updated: Jun 19, 2013

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