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Study Compares Pneumothorax Recurrence: Absorbable Mesh vs. Pleurectomy in Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax.
Sponsor: Chiang Mai University
Summary
This is a prospective, randomized controlled trial (pilot study) that aims to determine the incidence of post-operative recurrent pneumothorax within one-year timeframe after video-assisted thoracoscopic blebectomy/bullectomy with either apical pleurectomy or partially absorbable mesh, as well as to assess the efficacy in preventing post-operative recurrence pneumothorax. Patients, aged more than or equal 20-year-old, with the diagnosis of primary spontaneous pneumothorax, who require video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery at Maharaj Nakorn Chiangmai Hospital, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand, will be enrolled into this study. The inform consent will be obtained before the enrollment. Patients will be randomized to two groups; Partially absorbable mesh coverage group (intervention group) and Apical pleurectomy group (control group).
Official title: Comparison on Recurrence Rate of Pneumothorax Between Mesh and Apical Pleurectomy After Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Blebectomy/Bullectomy for Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax: A Randomized Controlled Trial (Pilot Study)
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
20 Years - 70 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
24
Start Date
2024-05-01
Completion Date
2026-03-31
Last Updated
2024-05-14
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Partially absorbable mesh
\- In this group, after bullectomy or blebectomy, partially absorbable mesh (ULTRAPRO size 15 x 15 cm, Ethicon) will be prepared and inserted into the pleural cavity through one of the working ports and placed at the apical part of the thoracic cage (over the staple line) using fixation device (ProTack™ 5 mm fixation device, Medtronic).
Apical pleurectomy
\- In apical pleurectomy group, after bullectomy or blebectomy, the parietal surface from the apex to the fifth rib was dissected and abraded using a curved dissector with a diathermy scratch pad. Abrasion was done until a uniform aspect of bloody pleura was obtained.
Locations (1)
Department of surgery, Faculty of medicine, Chiang Mai University Hospital
Chiang Mai, Chaing Mai, Thailand