Status:

UNKNOWN

Pulmonary Mechanics During Minimally Invasive Repair of Pectus Excavatum

Lead Sponsor:

The Catholic University of Korea

Conditions:

Pectus Excavatum

Eligibility:

All Genders

15+ years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

The aim of the current study was to compare the effects of sevoflurane and desflurane on respiratory mechanics in patients undergoing repair of pectus excavatum.

Detailed Description

The minimally invasive technique for pectus excavatum repair was introduced by Nuss and colleagues using a metal bar to lift the depressed chest wall. This surgical procedure is usually done under gen...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • clinical diagnosis of Pectus Excavatum
  • undergoing minimally invasive repair

Exclusion

  • younger than 15 year old
  • history of upper respiratory tract infection within recent 2 weeks
  • asthma
  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • previous treatment with bronchoactive drugs (B-agonist or antagonist, theophyline, anticholinergics and corticosteroid)
  • history of neurological deficits

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2011

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

April 1 2014

Estimated Enrollment :

70 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01486953

Start Date

November 1 2011

End Date

April 1 2014

Last Update

July 23 2013

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Seoul St. Mary's Hospital

Seoul, South Korea, 137-040