First Local Anaesthesia Thoracoscopy for Pleural Effusion Diagnosis.
About this study
Non randomized study with two groups. The study group includes patients with suspected malignant pleural effusion, in whom the investigation of pleural effusion begins directly with pleural biopsy by Local Anesthesia Thoracoscopy (LAT). The Control Group includes patients who come to the same hospital and are treated with the Standard of Care (SOC) strategies were used. Efficacy of LAT, Sensitivity, Hospitalization, time to diagnosis and general safety and comfort of the groups' subjects will be assessed.
- Condition
- Suspected Malignant Lung Neoplasm, Pleural Effusion, Pleural Effusion, Malignant, Mesothelioma, Malignant
- Tested
- Local Anesthesia Thoracoscopy, Pleuroscopy with Rigid Thoracoscope and Forceps biopsies
- Sponsor
- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Who can join
- Age
- 18 to 90 years
- Sex
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
Inclusion 4
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Maximum age: 90 years
- Study condition: Suspected Malignant Lung Neoplasm, Pleural Effusion, Pleural Effusion, Malignant, Mesothelioma, Malignant
- Undiagnosed pleural effusion with the character of a lymphocytic exudate
Exclusion 7
- Empyema
- Transudate pleural effusion.
- Central airway obstruction by tumor.
- Existence of extensive adhesions that do not allow the development of iatrogenic pneumothorax and the safe entry of the thoracoscope.
- Uncontrollable cough.
- Acute respiratory failure and/or Hypercapnia.
- Performance Status: 5
Where
1 site, 1 recruiting
Sotiria General Hospital of Thoracic Diseases
Athens, Attica, Greece
Contact
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Nektarios ANAGNOSTOPOULOS, Ass. professor
+306946869480 aris.anag@yahoo.gr
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Michail Kon/nos Tsatsis, MD, MSc, PhDc
+306979234105 tsatsis.mihail@gmail.com
Potential match only. Final eligibility is determined by the study team.