Smoke test for lung leaks could cut surgery complications
NCT ID NCT05971719
First seen Mar 21, 2026 · Last updated Jun 10, 2026 · Updated 8 times
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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