Influence of Diet on Tissue and Body Fluids in Health and Disease

Overview

About this study

This study aims to compare the fatty acid composition of small sample of fat (visceral and subcutaneous) removed at the time of surgery to operative outcomes and the composition calculated from the person’s dietary history and preoperative imaging with MRI/CT scans. This study will also compare the composition of pancreatic fluid collected to that of a sample of fat removed at the time of surgery to drain the collection. Furthermore, we will study the fatty acid composition of drain fluid placed at the time of surgery to that of their fat samples.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  •  Patients undergoing surgery such as pancreatectomy, cholecystectomy, surgery for diverticulitis, appendectomy, bariatric surgery or bowel surgery, pancreatic necrosis or cyst fluid drainage.

Exclusion Criteria: 

  • Unable to consent due to any reason.
  • Medically unfit to undergo planned surgery.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Vijay Singh, M.B.B.S., M.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Amit Mathur M.D.

(480) 342-2000

Mathur.Amit@mayo.edu

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