Heart surgery gut risk: longer bypass time may raise complications

NCT ID NCT06697405

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at 1,444 adults who had heart valve replacement using a heart-lung machine. Researchers wanted to see if spending more than 120 minutes on the machine raised the chance of gut complications. They compared patients with shorter and longer bypass times and tracked gut issues like bowel function and injury scores. The goal is to better understand risks and improve recovery after surgery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If it succeeds, this could help doctors identify patients at higher risk for gut problems after heart valve surgery and improve recovery care.

What could go wrong

This is a retrospective study, so it can only show links, not cause and effect. Results may not apply to all patients or hospitals.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

heart valve disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Institute of Gansu Province

    Lanzhou, Gansu, 730000, China