Comparison of the efficacy of digital versus traditional suction drainage system in the treatment of pneumothorax with air leak

Phase 2

Completed

• Conditions: Pneumothorax with air leak; Surgery - Surgical techniques; Respiratory - Other respiratory disorders / diseases

• Registration Number: ACTRN12613000931774
• Lead Sponsor: Department of Thoracic Surgery, General and Oncological Surgery, Medical University of Lodz

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2013-08-23
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

Symptomatic Spontaneous Pneumothorax
The treatment using chest tube drainage
Air leak observed after insertion of the drain into the pleura

Exclusion Criteria

Non-Symptomatic Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Pneumothorax treated conservatively or using simple aspiration.
Chest tube drainage without air leak

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified