Diaphragmatic Echography After Thoracic Surgery

The investigator evaluated diaphragmatic function in patients undergoing thoracic surgery. Diaphragmatic displacement was evaluated before surgery, 2 and 24 hours after surgery. Also, preoperative spirometry and postoperative spirometry were collected (24 hours after surgery).

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Key information

Conditions

Surgery, Thoracic Complication, Postoperative Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Postoperative Complications Respiratory Diaphragm

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Elective surgery for lung cancer
Age > 18
ASA 2-3

Exclusion criteria

BMI > 35
Contraindications for epidural catheter positioning
History of neurodegenerative pathology
Previous thoracic surgery
Need for mechanical ventilation after surgery

Treatment and study plan

ultrasonography

Diagnostic Test

Diaphragmatic ultrasound was performed to investigate diaphragmatic function after thoracic surgery

Primary outcomes

Diaphragmatic dysfunction

Time frame: 24 hours after surgery

Diaphragmatic dysfunction is descripted as a diaphragmatic excursione lower than 10 mm

Secondary outcomes

Postoperative pulmonary complications

Time frame: 7 days after surgery

Postoperative pulmonary complications include hypoxemia, severe hypoxemia, bronchospasm, suspected pulmonary infection, new pulmonary infiltrates, atelectasis, pleural effusion

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Università degli Studi di Ferrara

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Evaluation of Diaphragmatic Displacement With Echography in Patients Undergoing Thoracic Surgery

Acronym: OLVDD

Important dates

Study start: 2016
Primary completion: 2016
Study completion: 2017
First posted: Nov 20, 2017
Registry last updated: May 8, 2018

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