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The Impact of Nasogastric Tube Gastric Decompression on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Orthognathic Surgery

RecruitingNAAges 16 Years - anyAllNova Scotia Health Authority
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This study will compare the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting during the first 24 hours following corrective jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery) in patients with and without nasogastric tube gastric decompression.

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients over the age of 16 at the time of consent undergoing orthognathic surgery for the correction of dentofacial deformities at the Victoria General Hospital during the study period. Orthognathic surgery to include: 1. Patients who receive single-jaw surgery (i.e. BSSO \[Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy\] only, or LeFort only). 2. Patients receiving double-jaw surgery (i.e. BSSO and LeFort). 3. Patients undergoing a functional genioplasty in addition to another osteotomy (i.e. BSSO and/or LeFort). Exclusion Criteria: * Patients will be excluded if they do not meet inclusion criteria or if they have risk factors known to directly impact PONV and/or cause delayed gastric emptying: 1. Patients under the age of 16 at the time of consent. 2. Patients contraindicated to undergo elective surgery, including pregnant patients. 3. Patients undergoing a functional genioplasty procedure only. 4. Patients taking GLP-1 receptor agonists). 5. Patients with known gastroparesis.
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What it tests

  • No NG tube gastric decompression
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Where

1 site
Victoria General Hospital
Halifax, Canada
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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