Routine CT scan after pancreatic surgery may catch silent complications
NCT ID NCT02814812
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a CT scan done 7 days after pancreatic surgery could find complications that doctors hadn't noticed yet. Researchers followed 80 patients who had planned pancreatic surgery. The goal was to see if the scan could detect issues like leaks or infections early, before patients went home, to improve outcomes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- CT scan
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors catch hidden complications early after pancreatic surgery, potentially improving recovery and reducing serious risks.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study, not a treatment trial. The CT scan may not reliably detect all complications, and results may not apply to all hospitals or patients.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chu Reims
Reims, 51092, France
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