Prophylactic endoscopic pylorus dilatation prior to esophagectomy for esophageal cancer to prevent delayed gastric emptying, study protocol for a placebo-controlled randomized trial (PROPPER trial)
Abstract Introduction Delayed gastric emptying (DGE) due to pyloric dysfunction remains a common postoperative complication after esophagectomy for cancer and can lead to severe secondary complications. As shown in a retrospective study, prophylactic EPBD performed 1 day before surgery can reduce th...
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| Language: | English |
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BMC
2025-06-01
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| Series: | Trials |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-025-08912-9 |
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