Testing for Bacterial Contamination During Gastric Surgeries

Gastric Surgery Clinical Trial

Official title: Transgastric Bacterial Contamination of the Abdomen

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether creating a gastrotomy (hole in the stomach) during gastric surgery increases a patient's risk of intra-abdominal infection.

We hypothesize that a gastrotomy does not contaminate the abdomen with clinically significant bacterial pathogens.

Clinical Trial Description

We propose to investigate the bacterial load and contamination patients experience during laparoscopic roux-en-y gastric bypass while having their gastrotomy for gastrojejunostomy. In all patients who undergo laparoscopic roux-en-y gastric bypass, the stomach must be opened to the peritoneal cavity while placing an anvil for gastrojejunostomy.

Samples of gastric fluid will be collected and sent for analysis in all patients. Samples of peritoneal fluid will be collected prior to and after the creation of the gastrotomy, using intraperitoneal irrigation with approximately 500 cc of normal saline. Bacterial counts and identification will be recorded for each sample. ;

Study Design

Observational Model: Case-Only, Time Perspective: Prospective

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Gastric Surgery

• NCT number: NCT00417651
• Study type: Observational
• Source: Ohio State University
• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 1
• Start date: July 2006
• Completion date: October 2007