Comparison of Outcome of Three Days Bowel Preparation vs No Bowel Preparation in Patients of Colostomy Reversal

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF CHILD HEALTH SCIENCES AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, LAHORE · Mar 27, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking to find out whether preparing the bowel for three days before a colostomy reversal surgery leads to better outcomes compared to not doing any bowel preparation at all. The key things the researchers want to examine are the chances of leakage at the surgical site, the occurrence of infections, and how long patients need to stay in the hospital after the surgery.

Children aged between 1 and 15 years who have had a colostomy may be eligible to participate. If chosen for the study, you will be placed in one of two groups: one group will not have any special preparations before surgery and will come in the day before, while the other group will be required to follow a specific diet and bowel cleaning routine for three days before their surgery. This trial is currently recruiting participants, and it aims to help doctors understand the best practices for performing colostomy reversals to ensure safer outcomes for young patients.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Children with colostomy between 1-15 years of age
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Malnourished
• • Previous history of colostomy site anastomotic leakage