Comparing two surgical techniques for complicated pneumonia-related pleural infection
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial compares two video-assisted surgery techniques (decortication vs. debridement) for treating complicated pleural infection that hasn't improved with antibiotics or chest tube drainage. It also looks at two scoring systems to help predict which surgery you might need.
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Who can take part
- You are over 18 years old
- You have a confirmed lung infection that has spread to the space around your lung (pleural space), causing pus or other signs of infection in your pleural fluid
- Your infection has not resolved after standard treatments like antibiotics or a chest tube, as determined by a team of specialists
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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