Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Early Detection of Anastomotic Leakage by Microdialysis Catheters

Study Description

Brief Summary: Anastomotic leakage of the pancreatojejunostomy is often discovered with considerable delay, causing severe peritonitis, hemorrhage due to erosion of vessels, sepsis, and death. Microdialysis catheters can detect focal inflammation and ischemia, and has a potential for early detection of anastomotic leakage. This observational study will examine if monitoring with microdialysis catheters can detect anastomotic leakage after pancreaticoduodenectomy earlier than current standard of care.

Detailed Description: Pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple´s procedure) offers the only potential cure for patients with tumor in the head of the pancreas, bile duct or periampullary region. This procedure is associated with high perioperative and postoperative mortality and morbidity. Postoperative pancreatic fistulae (POPF) is the most feared complication, and is often discovered with significant delay resulting in development of organ dysfunction and sepsis. Current standard for clinical detection of POPF is limited and nonspecific. Microdialysis catheters allow bedside measurements of metabolism such as lactate, pyruvate, glucose and glycerol. The method has a high sensitivity and specificity in detecting complications in several types of abdominal surgery. However, microdialysis used after pancreaticoduodenectomy is not well documented. This observational study examine if monitoring with microdialysis catheters can detect anastomotic leakage after pancreaticoduodenectomy earlier than current standard of care.

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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Eligible Ages: ADULT, OLDER_ADULT

Sex: ALL

Healthy Volunteers: No

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