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Diaphragmatic Echography After Thoracic Surgery

Completed
Conditions
Complication, Postoperative
Surgery, Thoracic
Respiratory Diaphragm
Registration Number
NCT03347578
Lead Sponsor
Università degli Studi di Ferrara
Brief Summary

The investigator evaluated diaphragmatic function in patients undergoing thoracic surgery. Diaphragmatic displacement was evaluated before surgery, 2 and 24 hours after surgery. Also, preoperative spirometry and postoperative spirometry were collected (24 hours after surgery).

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
75
Inclusion Criteria
  • Elective surgery for lung cancer
  • Age > 18
  • ASA 2-3
Exclusion Criteria
  • BMI > 35
  • Contraindications for epidural catheter positioning
  • History of neurodegenerative pathology
  • Previous thoracic surgery
  • Need for mechanical ventilation after surgery

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Diaphragmatic dysfunction24 hours after surgery

Diaphragmatic dysfunction is descripted as a diaphragmatic excursione lower than 10 mm

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Postoperative pulmonary complications7 days after surgery

Postoperative pulmonary complications include hypoxemia, severe hypoxemia, bronchospasm, suspected pulmonary infection, new pulmonary infiltrates, atelectasis, pleural effusion

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