Status:
COMPLETED
Empyema Following Pneumonectomy for Non Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Lead Sponsor:
University Hospital, Gasthuisberg
Conditions:
Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
Empyema following pneumonectomy for Non Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) is a known problem that occurs in about 2% of pneumonectomy patients.
Detailed Description
The development of an empyema following pneumonectomy is a devastating complication, especially if associated with an underlying fistula. Whilst the perioperative mortality of pneumonectomy overall is...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Pneumonectomy for NSCLC
Exclusion
- Pneumonectomy for other reasons (infectious pathology, trauma, mesothelioma, ...)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2012
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
600 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01837186
Start Date
January 1 2012
End Date
March 1 2013
Last Update
April 23 2013
Active Locations (1)
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University Hospital Leuven, Dept. Thoracic Surgery
Leuven, Belgium, 3000