Post-operative Thoracic Epidural Analgesia and Incidence of Major Complications: a Large Retrospective Dual Center Experi-ence

NCT ID: NCT05909007

Last Updated: 2023-06-18

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

1145 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2012-04-30

Study Completion Date

2014-11-30

Brief Summary

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A retrospective observational dual center study investigating side effects and major complications after thoracic epidural insertion according to local safety protocols.

Detailed Description

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Abstract: (1) Background: Thoracic epidural analgesia is considered the gold standard in post-operative pain management following thoracic surgery. This study was designed to explore the safety of thoracic epidural analgesia and to quantify the incidence of its post-operative side-effects in patients undergoing thoracotomy for major surgery, such as resection of lung malignancies and lung transplantation. (2) Methods: This is a retrospective, dual-center observa-tional study implementing patients that underwent major thoracic surgery including lung trans-plantation and received concurrent placement of thoracic epidural catheters for postoperative an-algesia. An electronic system of referral and documentation of complications was used, and information was retrieved from our electronic critical care charting system. Side effects such as nausea and vomiting , itching, catheter related issues and also major complications such as epidural haematoma, abscess, or permanent nerve damage were investigated.

The study aims to highlight the importance of a solid documentation and recording system alongside with the implementation of safety protocols.

Conditions

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Neuropathic Pain Chronic Pain Thoracic Cancer

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

RETROSPECTIVE

Interventions

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thoracic epidural insertion

thoracic epidural for pain relief after major thoracic surgery and lung transplantation

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Eligibility Criteria

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Exclusion Criteria

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Minimum Eligible Age

20 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

80 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

AHEPA University Hospital

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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DESPOINA SARRIDOU

Assistant Professor of Anaesthesia

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Ahepa University Hospital

Thessaloniki, , Greece

Site Status

Countries

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Greece

Other Identifiers

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1111

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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