Evaluating outcomes of chest wall reconstruction procedures

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to analyze the outcomes of patients who have undergone thoracic and sternal reconstruction due to complex chest wall defects. It focuses on the preoperative stabilization of patients with comorbidities and the assessment of spirometric characteristics to ensure they can tolerate surgical interventions. By retrospectively reviewing past cases at the IRCCS AOU di Bologna, the study seeks to identify the most effective diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, ultimately aiming to improve multidisciplinary management and develop standardized protocols for treatment.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* All patients undergoing sternal or thoracic reconstruction in collaboration or not with the Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Unit
* Obtaining informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

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Where it's running

• IRCCS AOU di Bologna Policlinico di Sant'Orsola
  Bologna, Italy Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Marco Pignatti, MD — IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
• Study coordinator: Marco Pignatti, MD
• Email: marco.pignatti@unibo.it
• Phone: +390512143614

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.