Thoracoscopic Bullectomy Versus Thoracoscopic Bullectomy With Pleurodesis in Primary Spontaneous … (NCT03943069) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Thoracoscopic Bullectomy Versus Thoracoscopic Bullectomy With Pleurodesis in Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Saudi Arabia232 participantsStarted 2019-11-01
Plain-language summary
The exact pathogenesis of PSP is controversial. A few theories has been proposed contributing to the pathogenesity of the PSP as emphysematous like changes (ELCs) which lead to the formation and rupture of the lung bullae or blebs; and increased pleural porosity which is an abnormality of the visceral pleura. The Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery with bullectomy only is an effective preventive method of PSP recurrence. Adding mechanical pleurodesis to bullectomy is still questionable in the literature. This prospective multicenter study will identify the rate of PSP recurrence after thoracoscopic bullectomy only versus thoracoscopic bullectomy with mechanical pleurodesis.
Who can participate
Age range
16 Years – 45 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Primary spontaneous pneumothorax
* Male or female
* Age 16-45
Exclusion Criteria:
* Hemopneumothorax
* Previous thoracic surgical intervention
* Patient undergoing thoracotomy
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