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Predictive Value of Preoperative Rectus and Diaphragm Muscle Thickness for Postoperative Complications in Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery
Sponsor: Ankara Oncology Research and Training Hospital
Summary
The aim of this observational study is to investigate the relationship between preoperative rectus abdominis and diaphragm muscle thickness and postoperative complication rates in patients undergoing surgery for gastrointestinal system malignancies. The main research question is whether rectus abdominis and diaphragm muscle thickness can be used to predict postoperative complications in these patients, and whether there are specific cut-off values for these muscle thicknesses. Participants will be selected from operable gastrointestinal malignancy cases, and preoperative measurements of rectus abdominis and diaphragm muscle thickness will be performed using ultrasonography.
Official title: The Role of Preoperative Rectus Abdominis and Diaphragm Muscle Thickness in Predicting Postoperative Complications in Patients Undergoing Surgery for Gastrointestinal Malignancies: A Prospective Observational Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
300
Start Date
2025-09-01
Completion Date
2026-03
Last Updated
2025-12-16
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Ultrasonography (Rectus and diaphragma muscle thickness measurement)
Rectus and diaphragma muscle thickness will be measured by ultrasonography preoperatively.
Locations (1)
Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)