APEMESH II - Perineal Reconstruction
Last updated on July 2021Recruitment
- Recruitment Status
- Recruiting
- Estimated Enrollment
- Same as current
Summary
- Conditions
- Rectal Cancer
- Type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Design
- Allocation: N/AIntervention Model: Single Group AssignmentIntervention Model Description: All patients, who have an abdominoperineal reconstruction for rectal cancer, will have a mesh enhanced gluteus plasty. The patients will be compared to historical cohort.Masking: None (Open Label)Primary Purpose: Treatment
Participation Requirements
- Age
- Between 18 years and 125 years
- Gender
- Both males and females
Description
Several studies have reported over 30% morbidity with perineal wound healing after abdominoperineal resection. Preoperative radiotherapy seems to be a strong predictor for perineal complications. Musculocutaneus flaps and use of biological mesh seem to minimize perineal morbidity.
Several studies have reported over 30% morbidity with perineal wound healing after abdominoperineal resection. Preoperative radiotherapy seems to be a strong predictor for perineal complications. Musculocutaneus flaps and use of biological mesh seem to minimize perineal morbidity.
Tracking Information
- NCT #
- NCT04779125
- Collaborators
- Not Provided
- Investigators
- Study Chair: Tero Rautio, M.D. Ph.D. Oulu University Hospital
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