Status:
COMPLETED
Prospective Follow up of Minimally Invasive Chest Wall Surgery After Trauma
Lead Sponsor:
Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Conditions:
Rib; Fracture, Multiple, With Flail Chest
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the outcome of a muscle sparing, minimally invasive open surgical technique for unstable ribcage injuries after trauma. The investigators will compare the result...
Detailed Description
This is a prospective follow-up study where the investigators aim to study patients who have undergone surgery with a muscle sparing, minimally invasive technique for unstable ribcage after trauma. Th...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients with chest wall trauma who underwent surgical stabilisation for unstable chest wall using a minimally invasive, muscle sparing technique without thoracotomy or thoracoscopy no more than 6 months prior to inclusion.
Exclusion
- Severe head injury (Abbreviated Injury score (AIS) \>3)
- Spinal injury
- Neurological or musculoskeletal disease affecting chest wall mobility
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 15 2021
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 11 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04710602
Start Date
January 15 2021
End Date
May 11 2023
Last Update
November 29 2023
Active Locations (1)
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Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Gothenburg, Sweden