- ICH GCP
- US Clinical Trials Registry
- Clinical Trial NCT03148054
Computed Tomography vs. Endoscopy Study
Computed Tomography With Rectal Contrast and Early Endoscopy for the Detection of Anastomotic Leaks After Left Sided Colorectal Resection. A Single Center, Prospective Trial.
Study Overview
Status
Intervention / Treatment
Detailed Description
On day 3, 4 or 5 postoperatively, all patients with colorectal resection and anastomosis will undergo a CT scan with intravenous (i.v.) and rectal contrast enema and a flexible endoscopy. Both are currently routine examinations. CT scan is performed before endoscopy because contrast enema clears the rectum and anastomotic area and no further cleaning measures are necessary. The timing of the CT scan and the endoscopy is chosen because early signs of anastomotic leak should be present and thus early therapeutic interventions before the development of peritonitis is possible. The standard treatment is not altered with the exception of the two described procedures. Due to infrastructural issues and weekends the CT scan and the endoscopy can be performed on either day (3,4,5 postoperatively).
The study is to start after Ethical approval. With a sample size of 400 patients, and an annual case load of 80-100 patients (minus drop outs of 10%), the study is planned to be finished (last patient processed) 31.12.2020. Data analysis and final processing will take another 6-8 months.
All patients with colorectal disorders planned for surgery are seen in the outpatient clinic of one the four staff surgeons performing colorectal resections. This appointment is at least 1 week before surgery. During the appointment, patients are fully informed on the disease, indication, peri- and postoperative process and risk of treatment. During this visit eligibility is analysed, and information as well as informed consent are obtained.
During the entire duration of the study, all serious adverse events (SAEs) that may be causally related to the study intervention are collected and documented in source documents. Reportable events are recorded in the case report form (CRF). Study duration encompassed the time from when the participant signs the informed consent until the last protocol-specific procedure has been completed, including a safety follow-up period.
The analysis entails tests for paired categorical (McNemar test) and continuous (Student's independent t-test, Wilcoxon test) data. Sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive value and accuracy will be calculated with 95% confidence interval. The significance level is set to p<0.05.
Study Type
Enrollment (Estimated)
Contacts and Locations
Study Contact
- Name: Daniel W Stimpfle, Dr. med.
- Phone Number: +41 79 757 01 48
- Email: daniel.stimpfle@gmx.ch
Study Contact Backup
- Name: Urs Zingg, Prof. Dr. med.
- Phone Number: +41 44 733 21 26
- Email: urs.zingg@spital-limmattal.ch
Study Locations
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ZH
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Schlieren, ZH, Switzerland, 8952
- Recruiting
- Spital Limmattal
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Contact:
- Patrizia Heeb
- Phone Number: +41 733 11 11
- Email: patrizia.heeb@spital-limmattal.ch
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Contact:
- Urs Zingg, Prof. Dr. med.
- Phone Number: +41 733 21 26
- Email: urs.zingg@spital-limmattal.ch
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Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Sampling Method
Study Population
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Laparoscopic or open left sided colorectal resection with primary anastomosis (left hemicolectomy, sigmoid resection, anterior resection, segmental resection) and subtotal colectomy with anastomosis
- Male and Female patients >18 years of age
- Signed Informed Consent after being informed
- Elective surgery
Exclusion Criteria:
- Formation of a stoma during the initial operation
- For i.v. contrast CT scan: creatinine > 110 umol/l and/or glomerular filtration rate GFR < 45 ml/min, measured in the standard blood test on postoperative day 2
- Women who are pregnant. Women of childbearing age are regularly tested for possible pregnancy. Pregnancy tests are performed in the hospital at no charge
- Inability to follow the procedures of the study, e.g. due to language problems, psychological disorders, dementia, etc. of the participant
- Participation in another study with an investigational drug within the 30 days preceding and during the present study
- Emergency intervention
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
Cohorts and Interventions
Group / Cohort |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Study group
Patients undergoing elective left sided colon surgery
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Pelvic CT scan with i.v. and rectal contrast (Siemens Healtheneers, Erlangen, Germany) with the following scan parameters: collimation 0.6 mm, pitch 1.2 mm, CareKV with reference 120 mAs and reference 120 kV, rotation time 0.5 sec. Portal venous phase (individually tailored contrast media injection of Xenetix 300, Guerbet GmbH) and rectal contrast (500cc: 470cc water + 30cc Telebrix® gastro, a water soluble iodinated contrast agent, Guerbet GmbH). Endoscopy takes 5 minutes: A gastroscope with a diameter of 10mm is used for inspection of anus, rectum, anastomosis incl. measurements (distance to dentate line, diameter of anastomosis) and distal part of colon (to rule out ischemia) during short term insufflation of the rectum with CO2. No biopsies are taken. Digital photo documentation will be provided. In case of anastomotic insufficiency: optional sedation of patient and clip closure with endoscopic OTSC (over the scope clip) system. |
What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Diagnosis of anastomotic leaks after left sided colon resection by Endoscopy
Time Frame: On postoperative day 4
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Sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive value and accuracy of the diagnosis of anastomotic leak with endoscopy.
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On postoperative day 4
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Diagnosis of anastomotic leaks after left sided colon resection by Computer Tomography
Time Frame: On postoperative day 4
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Comparison of sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive value and accuracy of the diagnosis of Anastomotic Leak of endoscopy and pelvic CT scan with rectal contrast.
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On postoperative day 4
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Collaborators and Investigators
Sponsor
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Urs Zingg, Prof. Dr. med., Head of department (surgery)
Publications and helpful links
General Publications
- Giaccaglia V, Salvi PF, Antonelli MS, Nigri G, Pirozzi F, Casagranda B, Giacca M, Corcione F, de Manzini N, Balducci G, Ramacciato G. Procalcitonin Reveals Early Dehiscence in Colorectal Surgery: The PREDICS Study. Ann Surg. 2016 May;263(5):967-72. doi: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000001365.
- Kingham TP, Pachter HL. Colonic anastomotic leak: risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment. J Am Coll Surg. 2009 Feb;208(2):269-78. doi: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2008.10.015. Epub 2008 Dec 4. No abstract available.
- Karliczek A, Harlaar NJ, Zeebregts CJ, Wiggers T, Baas PC, van Dam GM. Surgeons lack predictive accuracy for anastomotic leakage in gastrointestinal surgery. Int J Colorectal Dis. 2009 May;24(5):569-76. doi: 10.1007/s00384-009-0658-6. Epub 2009 Feb 17.
- Bakker IS, Grossmann I, Henneman D, Havenga K, Wiggers T. Risk factors for anastomotic leakage and leak-related mortality after colonic cancer surgery in a nationwide audit. Br J Surg. 2014 Mar;101(4):424-32; discussion 432. doi: 10.1002/bjs.9395.
- Facy O, Paquette B, Orry D, Binquet C, Masson D, Bouvier A, Fournel I, Charles PE, Rat P, Ortega-Deballon P; IMACORS Study. Diagnostic Accuracy of Inflammatory Markers As Early Predictors of Infection After Elective Colorectal Surgery: Results From the IMACORS Study. Ann Surg. 2016 May;263(5):961-6. doi: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000001303.
- Hirst NA, Tiernan JP, Millner PA, Jayne DG. Systematic review of methods to predict and detect anastomotic leakage in colorectal surgery. Colorectal Dis. 2014 Feb;16(2):95-109. doi: 10.1111/codi.12411.
- Li VK, Wexner SD, Pulido N, Wang H, Jin HY, Weiss EG, Nogeuras JJ, Sands DR. Use of routine intraoperative endoscopy in elective laparoscopic colorectal surgery: can it further avoid anastomotic failure? Surg Endosc. 2009 Nov;23(11):2459-65. doi: 10.1007/s00464-009-0416-4. Epub 2009 Mar 20.
- Shamiyeh A, Szabo K, Ulf Wayand W, Zehetner J. Intraoperative endoscopy for the assessment of circular-stapled anastomosis in laparoscopic colon surgery. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2012 Feb;22(1):65-7. doi: 10.1097/SLE.0b013e3182401e20.
- Aryaie AH, Singer JL, Fayezizadeh M, Lash J, Marks JM. Efficacy of endoscopic management of leak after foregut surgery with endoscopic covered self-expanding metal stents (SEMS). Surg Endosc. 2017 Feb;31(2):612-617. doi: 10.1007/s00464-016-5005-8. Epub 2016 Jun 17.
- Blumetti J, Abcarian H. Management of low colorectal anastomotic leak: Preserving the anastomosis. World J Gastrointest Surg. 2015 Dec 27;7(12):378-83. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v7.i12.378.
- Kornmann VN, Treskes N, Hoonhout LH, Bollen TL, van Ramshorst B, Boerma D. Systematic review on the value of CT scanning in the diagnosis of anastomotic leakage after colorectal surgery. Int J Colorectal Dis. 2013 Apr;28(4):437-45. doi: 10.1007/s00384-012-1623-3. Epub 2012 Dec 14.
- Kornmann VN, van Ramshorst B, Smits AB, Bollen TL, Boerma D. Beware of false-negative CT scan for anastomotic leakage after colonic surgery. Int J Colorectal Dis. 2014 Apr;29(4):445-51. doi: 10.1007/s00384-013-1815-5. Epub 2013 Dec 20.
Study record dates
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More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- 2016-01722
Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)
Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
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