U.S., April 5 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT06911658) titled 'Infectious Complications After Esophagectomy' on March 13.
Brief Summary: Infectious complications represent the most common postoperative adverse events following esophagectomy for cancer, such as pneumonia (15% of cases). These complications increase immediate risks, lengthen hospital stays, and worsen patient quality of life.
The population includes patients admitted to intensive care after esophagectomy for cancer between January 1, 2017, and December 31, 2024.
The study focuses on this population due to the increasing incidence of esophageal cancer, the increased use of surgery for these indications, and the importance of pos...