New test could spot dangerous pancreatic leaks sooner

NCT ID NCT02784990

Summary

This study aimed to find a better way to detect a serious complication called a pancreatic fistula after pancreas surgery. Researchers tested whether measuring an enzyme called lipase in patients' surgical drains could predict these leaks more accurately than the current standard test. The goal was to help doctors identify and treat leaks earlier to prevent severe infections or bleeding.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • APHM - Institut Paoli-Calmettes

    Marseille, 13009, France

  • CHU Dijon Bourgogne

    Dijon, 21079, France

  • CHU Grenoble Alpes

    La Tronche, 38700, France

  • CHU Jean Minjoz

    Besançon, 25030, France

  • CHU William MOREY

    Chalon-sur-Saône, 71321, France

  • CHU de NANCY

    Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, 54511, France

  • CHU de REIMS - Hôpital Robert Debré

    Reims, 51100, France

  • HCL - Hôpital universitaire de la Croix Rousse

    Lyon, 69317, France

  • Hopital Claude Huriez

    Lille, 59037, France

  • Hôpital Hautepierre

    Strasbourg, 67098, France

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