Clinical Trial: VATS ( Video-Assisted Thoracoscopy) Compared to Reinsertion of a Thoracostomy Tube for Persistent Haemothorax

Study Status: Recruiting
Recruit Status: Recruiting
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: VATS( Video-Assisted Thoracoscopy ) Compared to Reinsertion of a Thoracostomy Tube for Persistent Haemothorax A Single Center Prospective Randomized Study

Brief Summary: This is a prospective, randomized study comparing VATS( Video-Assisted Thoracoscopy ) to reinsertion of a Thoracostomy Tube in patients with retained haemothorax. The hypothesis is that early VATS as opposed to reinsertion of a thoracostomy tube , will lead to less complications and shorter hospital stay.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: University of Cape Town

Current Primary Outcome: duration of hospitalization [ Time Frame: patients will be followed during their hospital stay, average 5-14 days ]

number of days spent in hospital


Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome: number of patients that develop empyema [ Time Frame: 2 months form initial injury ]

each arm of the study will be monitored for septic complications , specifically empyema of the pleural cavity


Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current

Information By: University of Cape Town

Dates:
Date Received: December 5, 2013
Date Started: January 2014
Date Completion: December 2017
Last Updated: October 24, 2016
Last Verified: October 2016