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The Effect of Erythromycin on Occurrence of Leaks From Cervical Esophageal-Gastric Anastomosis After Trans-Hiatal Esophagectomy

Information source: Kaplan Medical Center
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this data on August 23, 2015
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Condition(s) targeted: Esophagectomy; Postoperative Complications

Intervention: intravenous (IV) administration of erythromycin (Drug)

Phase: N/A

Status: Not yet recruiting

Sponsored by: Kaplan Medical Center

Official(s) and/or principal investigator(s):
Koram Klein, MD, Principal Investigator, Affiliation: Kaplan Medical Center

Overall contact:
Yoram Klein, MD, Phone: 972-50-8213221, Email: yoramkl@clalit.org.il

Summary

Cervical anastomotic leak is one of the most common complications after trans-hiatal esophagectomy. Hypothesis: An early post operative administration of a pro-kinetic dosage of erythromycin will reduce leak occurrence. Design: This is a prospective, randomized, double blind, placebo controlled study. Number of patients: 30. Inclusion Criteria:

- Patients after trans-hiatal esophagectomy

Exclusion Criteria:

- Allergy to erythromycin

- Use of phenothiazine

- QT prolongation

- Liver function test (LFT) abnormalities

- Myasthenia gravis

- Cardiomyopathy

Clinical Details

Study design: Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double-Blind

Eligibility

Minimum age: 18 Years. Maximum age: N/A. Gender(s): Both.

Criteria:

Inclusion Criteria:

- Patients after trans-hiatal esophagectomy

Exclusion Criteria:

- Allergy to erythromycin

- Use of phenothiazine

- QT prolongation

- Liver function test (LFT) abnormalities

- Myasthenia gravis

- Cardiomyopathy

Locations and Contacts

Yoram Klein, MD, Phone: 972-50-8213221, Email: yoramkl@clalit.org.il

Additional Information


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