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First received: November 15, 2022

Clinical Trial: Comparison Between the Non-powered AEON™ Endostapler and Echelon FLEX™ Powered Plus Stapler With Regards to the Closure of Lung Tissue After Lung Resection in the Presence of Severe Lung Emphysema

Study Status: COMPLETED

Recruit Status: COMPLETED

Condition: Postoperative Air Leak

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL


Official Title: Comparison Between the Non-powered AEON™ Endostapler and Echelon FLEX™ Powered Plus Stapler With Regards to the Closure of Lung Tissue After Lung Resection in the Presence of Severe Lung Emphysema: A

Brief Summary: Prolonged air leak is reported in up to 60 to 75% of patients after lung operation in the presence of severe lung emphysema.The effect of the non-powered AEONTM Endostapler as compared to the Echelon FlexTM Powered plus stapler on the volume and duration of air leak and on the time to chest drain removal after lung operation in the presence of severe lung emphysema will be investigated in a randomized, prospective, single-blinded clinical trial.

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