Pulmonary Fistula Clinical Trial
Official title:
Implementation of an Adaptive Algorithm to Improve Chest Tube Therapy in Patients With Pulmonary Leaks Following Thoracic Surgery
The purpose of this study is to reduce the length of drainage using a treatment protocol to control the manipulation of the applied vacuum to the pleural cavity.
In this prospective study, a treatment algorithm is tested in a subgroup of patients with postoperative pulmo-pleural fistula. The primary aim is to reduce the duration of pulmo-pleural fistulation. Secondary aim is to reduce the duration of chest tube therapy. ;
Observational Model: Cohort, Time Perspective: Prospective