results of intracostal sutures in closing the chestwall after thoracotomy

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• Conditions: Post thoracotomy complications.; Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified; J95.8

• Registration Number: IRCT20230222057498N1
• Lead Sponsor: Semnan University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

Patients candidate for thoracotomy
18-75 years of age

Exclusion Criteria

History of chest trauma or thorax surgeries
Neurological disorders
Alchole or drugs abuse
History of chemotherapy and radiotherapy

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain level after surgery based on VAS. Timepoint: 24 hours, 48 ??hours, 72 hours after surgery and 7 days after discharge from the hospital. Method of measurement: VAS.;The amount of housing request. Timepoint: 24 hours, 48 ??hours, 72 hours after surgery and 7 days after discharge from the hospital. Method of measurement: Hospital admission file and questionnaire.;Ability to work with incentive spirometry. Timepoint: 24 hours, 48 ??hours, 72 hours after surgery and 7 days after discharge from the hospital. Method of measurement: incentive spirometry device.;Length of hospitalization. Timepoint: Before the patient is discharged. Method of measurement: Hospital admission file.;Time to return to work and normal activities. Timepoint: after the patient is discharged. Method of measurement: call.;Examination and comparison of thoracotomy area sensation. Timepoint: 30 days after surgery. Method of measurement: call.