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Ultrasound-guided Pigtail Catheter Versus Intercostal Tube Drainage of Non-traumatic Exudative Pleural Effusion
Sponsor: Assiut University
Summary
Primary Aims: To compare the performance of pigtail catheter to that of ICT in drainage of pleural effusion of medical aetiology regarding: 1. Various complications(mainly wound pain) that result from either therapeutic approach. 2. Success of complete drainage. 3. Compare the duration needed for complete drainage. Secondary Aims: To evaluate both techniques in terms of: 1. Degree of patient's mobility that either technique permits. 2. Percentage of patients that can be managed on outpatient settings by either approach
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2023-12-01
Completion Date
2028-05-25
Last Updated
2023-10-25
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Pigtail catheter
Pigtail catheter will be inserted using Seldinger technique under US guidance to drainage exudative pleural effusion by a trained radiologist
Intercostal tube
Chest tube will be inserted according to BTS guideline for insertion of ICT by a trained thoracic surgeon