Gastric Decompression After Sub-total Gastrectomy

Catholic University, Italy276 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to test the utility of the nasogastric tube, which is used to decompress and as "guardian" of gastro-jejunal anastomosis, in patients undergoing distal subtotal gastrectomy for gastric cancer with reconstruction according to Billroth II or according Roux.

A silastic naso-gastric tube (Rusch® distributed by Teleflex Medical Srl) is used in the naso-gastric/jejunal tube group

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

276

Conditions

Gastric Cancer

Interventions

Naso-Gastric/Jejunal TubeDEVICE

Silastic Naso-Gastric/Jejunal Tube (Rusch® distributed by Teleflex Medical Srl)

Eligibility

Sex: ALL

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * All people subjected to subtotal gastrectomy for distal gastric adenocarcinoma. Exclusion Criteria: * People undergoing enteral nutrition through naso-jejunal tube

Locations (1)

Digestive Surgery, Catholic University

Rome, Italy

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Influence of Naso-Gastric/Jejunal Tube on Postoperative complications

Time frame: 2 years

Secondary Outcomes

Influence of Naso-Gastric/Jejunal Tube on Postoperative Patient's Comfort

Time frame: 2 years

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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