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Air leaks from unhealed lung tissue following lung resection for benign or malignant lesions are one of the most common complications following thoracic surgery, occurring after 10% of major lung resections. The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy of intrapleural administration of Dextrose 50% to resolve air leaks after pulmonary resection.


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NCT number NCT06293885
Study type Interventional
Source Lawson Health Research Institute
Contact Deb Lewis
Phone 519-685-8500
Email deb.lewis@lhsc.on.ca
Status Not yet recruiting
Phase Phase 2
Start date March 30, 2024
Completion date April 30, 2025

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