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Evaluation of Thoracic Ultrasound in Monitoring Pleural Drainage in Postoperative Thoracic Surgery

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Thoracic Ultrasound
Pleural Drain Removal
Interventions
Procedure: Thoracic ultrasound versus chest X-ray
Registration Number
NCT05545566
Lead Sponsor
University Hospital, Limoges
Brief Summary

The investigator would like to conduct a study in patients undergoing thoracic surgery to evaluate the effectiveness of thoracic ultrasound in the decision to discharge the patient after pleural drain removal.

Detailed Description

Thoracic drainage is a common and almost systematic practice after thoracic surgery requiring daily management and monitoring until and after its removal.

It allows, after opening the pleura, the evacuation of liquid and/or air retained in the pleural cavity.

The overall monitoring of the patient after thoracic surgery is based on clinical vigilance combined with thoracic imaging, in particular the chest X-ray which remains the Gold Standard (reference examination).

The removal of the drain is decided according to the quantity and appearance of the evacuated fluid, the persistence of air leaks, etc... A few hours after the removal of the drain, it is routine to perform a chest X-ray before authorizing a possible discharge from the department.

This practice does not correspond to an established scientific protocol but is systematically performed in our department before discharge.

Several studies have defended the place of ultrasound in thoracic imaging and its contribution to the detection of postoperative and intensive care complications.

Unlike radiography, this technique is non-irradiating, less expensive and more readily available. It allows the detection of pneumothorax, pleural effusions and other complications detectable on X-ray.

To our knowledge, the contribution of thoracic ultrasound has not been studied in the decision to authorize the discharge of the patient after removal of the thoracic drain.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria

Patients undergoing thoracic surgery (lung resection, pleural symphysis, biopsy or resection of a mediastinal tumor or ganglion, pleural decortication/decalcification) admitted immediately after surgery in the thoracic surgery department (standard care or continuous care) of the University Hospital of Limoges.

Exclusion Criteria
  • Admission to the intensive care unit after thoracic surgery.
  • Pneumonectomy
  • Chest wall surgery
  • Patients <18 years old
  • Not affiliated to social security
  • Under guardianship or curatorship
  • Pregnant women
  • Not knowing the French language

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
All patientsThoracic ultrasound versus chest X-ray-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Theoretical patient dischargeAt the study completion, an average of 10 days

Theoretical patient discharge based on imaging data (pleural ultrasound or chest x-ray):

* YES: Score ≤ 2 on each of the 4 items assessed AND total score ≤ 4.

* NO: Score ≥ 3 on each of the items assessed and/or total score ≥ 5.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pain du to examinationDay 0, Day 1 and At the study completion, an average of 10 days

To compare the pain generated by each examination (thoracic radiography and pleural ultrasound) with Visual Analogic Scale (0 to 10) at Day 0, Day 1 and post-drainage)

PneumothoraxDay 0, Day 1 and At the study completion, an average of 10 days

Evaluation of the concordance of pleural ultrasound data and chest radiography on the presence of Pneumothorax at D0, D1 and post drain removal.

Pulmonary CondensationDay 0, Day 1 and At the study completion, an average of 10 days

Evaluation of the concordance of pleural ultrasound data and chest radiography on the presence of Pulmonary Condensation at D0, D1 and post drain removal.

Subcutaneous emphysemaDay 0, Day 1 and At the study completion, an average of 10 days

Evaluation of the concordance of pleural ultrasound data and chest radiography on the presence of subcutaneous emphysema at D0, D1 and post drain removal.

Pleural effusionDay 0, Day 1 and At the study completion, an average of 10 days

Evaluation of the concordance of pleural ultrasound data and chest radiography on the presence of Pleural effusion at D0, D1 and post drain removal.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Limoges Univesity Hospital

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Limoges, France

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