Anal Sphincter Prosthesis in Treating Patients Who Are Undergoing Surgery for Anal or Rectal Cancer

Category Primary study
Registry of Trialsclinicaltrials.gov
Year 2003
RATIONALE: An anal sphincter prosthesis may replace the need for a permanent colostomy and may improve the quality of life of patients who are undergoing surgery for anal or rectal cancer. PURPOSE: Clinical trial to study the effectiveness of an anal sphincter prosthesis in treating patients who have anal or rectal cancer and are undergoing surgery to remove the anus and rectum.
Epistemonikos ID: fa130e5d4732b084b7199f88f7a8723225bbe482
First added on: May 04, 2024