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Quality of Life and Surgery in Diverticular Disease

Recruitingn/aAges 18 Years - anyAllUniversity of Aarhus
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Diverticular disease is one of the most common diseases of the gastrointestinal tract in industrial countries. Prevalence and admission rate due to diverticular disease increases. Symptomatic patients usually present with acute uncomplicated or complicated diverticulitis. Recurrence rates of complicated diverticulitis are estimated to 10-30%. Recurrences, chronic complications or persisting pain, here collectively referred to as chronic diverticular disease, may be treated by elective sigmoidectomy. Currently, there is no specific criteria for elective surgery, but only a recommendation of a tailored approach depending on the patient's symptoms. It is well established that diverticular disease has a negative impact on quality of life (QoL). Elective laparoscopic sigmoidectomy may increase QoL. In this prospective study, we will prospectively examine QoL, patient-related outcomes and p

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Referred to surgical clinic due to diverticular disease * Colonic diverticula verified by CT or endoscopy Exclusion Criteria: * Previous colonic resection other than appendectomy * Previous or current colorectal cancer * Previous or current disseminated cancer * Inflammatory bowel disease * Psychiatric disorder influencing the ability to answer questionnaires * Inadequate Danish
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What it tests

  • Sigmoidectomy
  • Conservative
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Where

1 site
Randers Regional Hospital
Randers, Denmark
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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