Effect of Intraoperative Fluid Restriction on Postoperative Outcomes in Video-assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS)
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Unknown status
Trial end date:
2011-09-01
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Summary
The objective of this study is to compare the effects of two intraoperative fluid regimens -
restrictive versus liberal (standard)- on postoperative outcomes (e.g. cardiopulmonary
complications, morbidity, mortality and duration of hospitalization) in lung resections via
Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS).