Perioperative Care and Short-term Outcomes of Colorectal Surgery in Addis Abeba
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
Observational cohort study of adult patients undergoing colorectal surgery at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital in Addis Abeba for 3 months.
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Detailed Description
Observational prospective cohort study, including all adult (≥18) patients undergoing colorectal surgery at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital in Addis Abeba for 3 months. Variables are patients' characteristics, risk factors, investigations, types of operations, level of training of surgeon, and postoperative management. The data collection is conducted at admission, day of surgery, and discharge. The primary outcomes are in-hospital complications and length of stay, and the secondary outcomes are perioperative management.
Study Design
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Proportion postoperative complications [From date of surgery to date of discharge from hospital or maximun 30 days postoperatively]
Number and proportion (%) of patients with any postoperative complication according to Clavien-Dindo
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Mean length of stay [From admission to date of discharge from hospital, up to 30 days]
Mean number of days in hospital
- Type of surgery performed [From admission to date of discharge from hospital, up to 30 days]
Number and proportion (%) of colorectal operations performed (colectomy, rectal resection, stoma without resection)
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Age ≥18 years
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Willingness and ability to give informed consent
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Admitted to the surgical department at TASH (elective or in an emergency) and operated for a colorectal condition
Exclusion Criteria:
-Emergency conditions usually managed in general surgery, e.g., perianal conditions and adhesive small bowel obstruction
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital | Addis Ababa | Ethiopia |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Karolinska Institutet
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Åsa Everhov, MD PhD, Karolinska Institutet
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- Dnr: 2019-03867