PREDICS Study: PCT Reveals Early Dehiscence in Colorectal Surgery

NCT01817647 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 504

Last updated 2014-09-29

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Summary

Procalcitonin (PCT) is a biomarker used to monitor serious bacterial infections and guide antibiotic therapy. Anastomotic leak (AL) after colorectal surgery is a severe complication associated with relevant short and long-term sequelae. The aim of our study is to assess the predictive value of PCT level for early diagnosis of anastomotic leak after colorectal surgery.

Conditions

  • Anastomotic Leak

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Colorectal surgery

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Roma La Sapienza

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2012-12-31
Primary Completion
2014-09-30
Completion
2014-09-30

Countries

  • Italy

Study Locations

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