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Thoracotomy Closure Technique and Postoperative Pain Study: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine pain associated with thoracotomy (incision made during surgery to obtain access to your thoracic cavity) and how the closure technique may influence postoperative pain. Two types of routinely selected thoracotomy closure techniques will be examined; pericostal and intracostal sutures. The investigators hypothesize that intracostal sutures will result in less postoperative and chronic pain as a result of less compression of the intercostal nerve.

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Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Patients undergoing an elective procedure that will include a thoracotomy.
All patients will undergo epidural catheter placement.

Exclusion Criteria:

Previous thoracotomy on the operative side.
Previous history of chronic chest pain.
Previous history of thoracic trauma on the operative side.
Less than 18 years of age
Inability to provide informed consent or to complete testing or data collection
Need for a chest wall resection
Patients requiring other incisions in addition to a thoracotomy (i.e., Laparotomy, sternotomy

Study is for people with:

Lung Cancer

Estimated Enrollment:

255

Study ID:

NCT02063438

Recruitment Status:

Completed

Sponsor:

University of Michigan

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There is 1 Location for this study

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University of Michigan Medical Center
Ann Arbor Michigan, 48197, United States

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Study is for people with:

Lung Cancer

Estimated Enrollment:

255

Study ID:

NCT02063438

Recruitment Status:

Completed

Sponsor:


University of Michigan

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