Observational study on postoperative complications in pediatric surgery in Latin America

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This international, multicenter observational study aims to assess the incidence of postoperative complications in pediatric surgical patients under 18 years old across various hospitals in Latin America. It will include all consecutive patients admitted for elective and nonelective surgeries, tracking complications that arise within 30 days post-surgery. The study seeks to identify risk factors and outcomes associated with these complications, which may differ significantly from those observed in high-income countries. By gathering this data, the study aims to address disparities in surgical care and improve patient safety in the region.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* All of the consecutive patients under 18-years-old who were admitted to participating hospitals during the study period and who underwent elective and nonelective surgeries will be included in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. patients undergoing radiological or other procedures that do not require general anesthesia or in which general anesthesia is performed but no procedure is performed (e.g., general anesthesia during MRI);
2. patients undergoing obstetric surgery.

Where it's running

• Academic Reserach Organization, Instituto do Coracao, Hospital das Clinicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo
  São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Vinicius Quintao, MD, PhD — Postdoctoral fellow
• Study coordinator: Vinicius Quintao, MD, PhD
• Email: vinicius.quintao@hc.fm.usp.br
• Phone: + 55 11 2661-5795

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.