CT scan vs standard sizing for breathing tubes in chest surgery
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares two methods for choosing the right size breathing tube for lung surgery: one uses a CT scan beforehand, the other uses standard sizing. The goal is to see which method works better and causes fewer complications.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You are having planned (non-emergency) chest surgery that requires one lung to be temporarily collapsed
- You have a CT scan of your chest done before surgery
- Your surgery requires a breathing tube placed on the left side
- Your lung function tests are normal
- You have not had previous surgery on your windpipe (trachea)
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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