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Endoscopic-vacuum Assisted Closure of Intrathoracic Postsurgical Leaks

Germany30 participantsStarted 2008-01

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the short and long term outcome of endoscopic vacuum assisted closure of intrathoracic postsurgical leaks.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * All patients at the Medical School Hannover that present with intrathoracic postsurgical leakage that can be intubated with a regular 9.2mm diameter endoscope (Olympus GIF-165, Olympus * Age over 18 years old * Signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Small leakage that can be treated with clips * Refusal to participate in study

What they're measuring

Closure of postsurgical leak

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00876551

SponsorHannover Medical School

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2012-12

Contact for this trial

Jochen Wedemeyer, MD

+49 511 532 wedemeyer.jochen@mh-hannover.de

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