Intraoperative Perfusion Patterns of the Sigmoid Colon During Elective Open Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair

University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland20 enrolled

Overview

Blood supply to the sigmoid colon during open abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair is at risk. Ischemia of the sigmoid colon after AAA repair is potentially devastative. No reliable measures to prevent it are available and the underlying mechanisms are poorly understood. The aim of this study is to describe intraoperative perfusion patterns of the sigmoid colon during open AAA repair and their potential impact on postoperative outcome.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

DIAGNOSTIC

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Interventions

visible light spectroscopyDIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Sigmoid perfusion was assessed using visible light spectroscopy

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * undergoing elective open AAA repair between 2013 and 2016 were eligible for this study Exclusion Criteria: * No informed consent * emergency cases

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

saturation in the sigmoid colon

Perfusion rate

Time frame: intraoperative day

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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