Lung Ultrasound as Alternative to Radiography in Thoracic Surgery
Condition(s) studied
Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)
Lung Ultrasound: Diagnostic ultrasound of pulmonary tissues such as pleura, plural spaces, and parenchyma.
Study summary
This projects aim is to study the effects of substitute conventional chest x-ray with lung ultrasound for patients undergoing thoracic surgery.
Participants in the study will be randomized to either ultrasound or routine chest x-ray as the primary method of diagnosis after having received surgery to their lungs.
Eligibility
Primary outcome measure(s)
- Reduction in chest x-ray — Through patient hospital stay, an average of five days
Reduction in chest x-ray in patients undergoing thoracic surgery when LUS is the primary method of investigation.
Trial sites (1)
| Facility | City | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uppsala Akademiska sjukhuset | Uppsala | Uppland |
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This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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