Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
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Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 4:49 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-24 @ 4:49 PM
NCT ID:
NCT01044550
Brief Summary:
Title: A randomized prospective study comparing non operative management with laparoscopic treatment in patients with a diaphragm injury following left thoracoabdominal stab wounds.
Aim of the Study: The aim of this study is to access the clinical outcome of potential occult diaphragm injuries in a group of patients presenting at the Groote Schuur trauma centre with left sided thoracoabdominal stab wounds, if an expectant non operative management course is taken.
Objects of the Study: To obtain the above mentioned aim the study will undertake;
* to do laparoscopy on a group of randomly selected patients with left thoracoabdominal stab wounds to obtain the incidence of occult diaphragm injury.
* to assess the incidence and clinical outcome of delayed diaphragm visceral herniation in the study group.
Study:
NCT01044550
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT01044550