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Pediatric Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) in Management of Empyema
Sponsor: Assiut University
Summary
Thoracic surgeons have developed a thoracoscopic procedure which is less intrusive method allows complete evacuation and washing of the debris from the pleural cavity. This approach may also have the benefit of less invasive maneuver, a shorter hospital stay and a decreased rate of postoperative complications. The aim of this study is to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) approach in comparison with thoracotomy in management of empyema in pediatric patients.
Official title: Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) Versus Thoracotomy in Management of Empyema in Pediatric Patients
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
1 Year - 18 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
73
Start Date
2024-04-01
Completion Date
2026-04-01
Last Updated
2024-05-23
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
video assisted thoracoscopy (VATS)
the investigators compare the outcomes of intervention by VATS and doing complete decortication or open surgery thoracotomy
open thoracotomy
the investigators assess the outcomes of intervention by doing complete decortication through open surgery thoracotomy
Locations (1)
Assiut University Hospital
Asyut, Egypt