Sonographic examination of the chest wall in obese patients

Recruiting

• Conditions: E66.0; Obesity due to excess calories

• Registration Number: DRKS00034518
• Lead Sponsor: niversitätsmedizin Mannheim

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-06-21
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 110

Inclusion Criteria

Bariatric surgery at the University Hospital Mannheim
- Body-Mass Index= 35 kg/m2
- Consent to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria

- Age < 18 years

Study & Design

• Study Type: observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Thoracic wall thickness in the Monaldi position (2nd/3rd ICR medioclavicular) and Bülau position (4th/5th ICR anterior axillary line) on the left/right hemithorax.<br>The measurements are performed sonographically during the operation in the supine position.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
- Width of the intercostal space in the Monaldi position (2nd/3rd ICR medioclavicular) and the Bülau position (4th/5th ICR anterior axillary line) on the left/right hemithorax.<br>- Visibility and depth of vital structures in the Monaldi (2nd/3rd ICR medioclavicular) and Bülau (4th/5th ICR anterior axillary line) positions on the left/right hemithorax.<br>- Hypothetical failure rate using a standard 45-50mm needle length