Neoveil® Versus TachoSil® for the Treatment of Pulmonary Air Leaks Following Lung Operation

Neoveil® Versus TachoSil® for the Treatment of Pulmonary Air Leaks Following Lung Operation

Postoperative prolonged air leak (PAL), referring to the passage of air from the lung parenchyma into the pleural space, is one of the most frequent postoperative complications after lung resection. To control air leak, there are two different products certified since years: TachoSil® and Neoveil®. This study is to investigate the difference of TachoSil® and Neoveil® in patients with PAL.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with a pulmonary air leak following open lung surgery, regardless of whether an anatomical or atypical resection was performed
• Patients who are able to decide for themselves whether to participate in the study or not ( for example due to language problems, mental disorders, dementia of the participant)
• Patients who are not family member or employee of the investigator

Exclusion Criteria:

• Inability to follow the procedures of the study, for example, due to language problems, mental disorders, dementia of the participant
• Enrolment of the investigator, his/her family members, employees and other dependent persons