colorectal pathology large bowel disease
Conditions
Interventions
Interventions in the bisacodyl group:
Evening before surgery, 8 PM - bisacodyl tablet 5 mg, 4 tablets, oral
administration
Morning of surgery, 6 AM - bisacodyl suppository 10 mg, 1 suppository, rectal
administration.
Intervention in the Colex group:
Evening before surgery, 8 PM - Colex 133 ml, enema, rectal administrat
Morning of surgery, 6 AM - Colex 133 ml, enema, rectal administration.
Sponsors
Atrium Medisch Centrum
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Adults undergoing elective left-sided colonic surgery.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria include objection to participation by the treating physician, use of Klean-Prep prior to rectal surgery, contra-indications to the administration of bisacodyl or Colex and emergency procedures.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Questionnaires will be used to assess the opinions of patients and surgeons. The parameters are recorded in a five point scale. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The occurrence of infection (wound or peritonitis) is determined by standard postoperative care and the use of an infection scoring method called ASEPSIS. The occurrence of anastomotic leaks will be assessed retrospectively through the registration of complications. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed