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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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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| D50 | Experimental | A solution of 50% glucose will be injected into the pleural space on the first and possibly the second day after surgery. The injection will be administered through the chest tube, which is already in place. |
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| Standard of care | Active Comparator | monitor air leak, if the air leak continues on post-operative day #5, a talc pleurodesis may be given. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Dextrose 50 | Drug | a solution of 50% glucose (D50) will be injected into your pleural space |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Prolonged Air Leak | Prolonged Air Leak | 5 days postoperatively |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Duration of Chest Tubes | Duration of Chest Tubes | immediately after the surgery |
| Home with Chest Tube | Home with Chest Tube (y/n) | immediately after the surgery |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
- None
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| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
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| Deb Lewis | Contact | 519-685-8500 | 75685 | deb.lewis@lhsc.on.ca |
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| London Health Sciences Centre | London | Ontario | N6A 5W9 | Canada |
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| Standard of Care - No Dextrose 50 | Other | Standard of Care |
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