Overview

Influence of N-Acetylcysteine on Morbidity, Oxygenation and Cytokine Levels in Partial or Total Esophagectomy for Cancer

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2009-01-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of high-dose n-acetylcysteine on inflammatory reaction, pulmonary morbidity, oxygenation and quality of life in patients undergoing transthoracic, partial or total resection of the esophagus for cancer.
Phase:
Phase 4
Details
Lead Sponsor:
University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Collaborator:
Triemli Hospital
Treatments:
Acetylcysteine
Anesthetics
N-monoacetylcystine