Smoke test for lung leaks could cut surgery complications
NCT ID NCT05971719
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new method to find air leaks in the lungs during surgery. Doctors blow a visible glycerine smoke into the lungs, and the smoke escapes through any leaks, making them easy to spot. The goal is to reduce complications and hospital stays for 200 lung transplant patients.
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CHUM
RECRUITINGMontreal, H2X 0A9, Canada
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