Prospective Trial Evaluating the Effect of Closed Suction Drainage Versus Straight Drainage After Distal Pancreatectomy
| Status: | Suspended |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Hospital |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Other |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 100 |
| Updated: | 2/17/2019 |
| Start Date: | February 2013 |
| End Date: | April 13, 2021 |
A very common complication following distal pancreatectomy is leakage from the pancreas, or
what is called a pancreatic fistula. We hypothesize that operative drains which create
suction may contribute to the development of leakage from the pancreas. This study evaluates
the effect of using non-suctioning drains to prevent the development of this complication.
what is called a pancreatic fistula. We hypothesize that operative drains which create
suction may contribute to the development of leakage from the pancreas. This study evaluates
the effect of using non-suctioning drains to prevent the development of this complication.
The most common complication following distal pancreatectomy is the developement of leakage
from the remaining pancreas gland, which results in significant morbidity. Most surgeons
leave dains at the time of surgery to prevent complications from pancreatic leakage. However,
we hypothesize that drains which create continous negative pressure may contribute to the
development of a pancreatic fistula. This study randomizes patients to suctioning versus
non-suctioning drains. The primary endpoint is the development of pancreatic fistuale, as
defined by the International Study Group of Pancreatic Surgery.
from the remaining pancreas gland, which results in significant morbidity. Most surgeons
leave dains at the time of surgery to prevent complications from pancreatic leakage. However,
we hypothesize that drains which create continous negative pressure may contribute to the
development of a pancreatic fistula. This study randomizes patients to suctioning versus
non-suctioning drains. The primary endpoint is the development of pancreatic fistuale, as
defined by the International Study Group of Pancreatic Surgery.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients undergoing distal pancreatectomy at Johns Hopkins Hospital
Exclusion Criteria:
- Children <18 years old, pregnant women, adults lacking capacity to consent,
non-english speakers, and prisoners.
We found this trial at
1
site
1800 Orleans St.
Baltimore, Maryland 21287
Baltimore, Maryland 21287
410-955-5000
Principal Investigator: Matthew J Weiss, MD
Phone: 410-614-3368
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