CompletedNot Applicable

VATS ( Video-Assisted Thoracoscopy) Compared to Reinsertion of a Thoracostomy Tube for Persistent Haemothorax

South Africa62 participantsStarted 2014-01

Plain-language summary

This is a prospective, randomized study comparing VATS( Video-Assisted Thoracoscopy ) to reinsertion of a Thoracostomy Tube in patients with retained haemothorax. The hypothesis is that early VATS as opposed to reinsertion of a thoracostomy tube , will lead to less complications and shorter hospital stay.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 60 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical and radiological diagnosis of retained haemothorax * Thoracostomy tube blockage or failure to drain Exclusion Criteria: * more than one attempt at thoracostomy tube drainage * unable to consent to trial * coexisting pathology requiring other interventions

What they're measuring

duration of hospitalization

Timeframe: patients will be followed during their hospital stay, average 5-14 days

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02014077

SponsorUniversity of Cape Town

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-11

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