Status:
TERMINATED
Chylothorax Following Heart Surgery
Lead Sponsor:
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Conditions:
Chylothorax
Eligibility:
All Genders
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine at risk populations for certain congenital heart defects or certain operative procedures and to define the associated morbidity secondary to chylothorax - pro...
Detailed Description
Chylothorax is not uncommon following congenital heart surgery. It often results in prolonged chest tube drainage and hospital stays. Due to the feeding difficulties, it often results in malnutrition ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients in the congenital surgery database
- patients have developed post-operative chylous effusions
Exclusion
- \-
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2005
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
November 1 2006
Estimated Enrollment :
70 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00215098
Start Date
May 1 2005
End Date
November 1 2006
Last Update
March 16 2012
Active Locations (1)
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Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston
Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30322