Surgical puzzle: does extra stomach step help esophageal cancer patients recover?
NCT ID NCT03740542
Summary
This study aims to find out if adding a small stomach drainage procedure (called a pyloroplasty) during major esophageal cancer surgery leads to better recovery. About 143 patients having their esophagus removed will be randomly assigned to get the extra procedure or not. Researchers will track patients for two years, looking at complications like pneumonia, surgical leaks, swallowing problems, and overall quality of life.
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Locations
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Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15232, United States
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University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Presbyterian-Shadyside Hospital
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
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