Doctors test Pre-Surgery artery block to protect colon during cancer operation
NCT ID NCT03628248
Summary
This small, completed study tested a new idea for patients needing surgery for rectal or sigmoid colon cancer. Doctors wanted to see if temporarily blocking a specific artery (the inferior mesenteric artery) 3-4 weeks *before* the main surgery would help the body create new blood pathways. The goal was to ensure the colon gets enough blood and oxygen during the cancer removal operation, which might lower the risk of complications.
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CHU Nimes
Nîmes, 30029, France
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