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Primary vs Secondary Closure of Tracheo-cutaneous Fistulas
Sponsor: Université de Sherbrooke
Summary
The mean of this study is to compare primary and secondary closure of tracheo-cutaneous fistulas and evaluate the differences in outcomes between both techniques.
Official title: Primary vs Secondary Closure of Tracheo-cutaneous Fistulas: A Randomized Controlled Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
44
Start Date
2021-01-12
Completion Date
2026-07
Last Updated
2024-07-23
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Primary closure of tracheo-cutaneous fistula
This procedure will follow protocoled steps. It consists of a sutured closure of the tracheotomy following local anesthesia, done at bedside.
Secondary closure of tracheo-cutaneous fistula
This procedure will follow protocoled steps. It consists of removing the tracheotomy canula and applying ointment and an Elastoplast on the site, which will be changed regularly until full healing of the wound.
Locations (1)
Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada