Polypropylene vs Polyglactin stitches for lung surgery
Part of Cancer, Injuries & trauma, Lungs & breathing, Skin clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of stitches (polypropylene and polyglactin) used to repair lung tears or to remove lung air sacs or sections. It aims to find out which stitch material works best for healing.
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Who can take part
- You are having surgery to fix a tear in your lung.
- You are having surgery to remove a lung air sac (bullectomy) or a part of your lung (lobectomy).
- Your lung repair will be done with stitches, not a stapler.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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