Clinical Trial: ciNPT in Autologous DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction
Study Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Recruit Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Condition: Breast Cancer
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: Closed Incision Negative Pressure Therapy Compared to Conventional Dressing Following Autologous Abdominal Tissue Breast Reconstruction: A Randomized Control Trial
Brief Summary:
In women who undergo mastectomy for the treatment of breast cancer, autologous reconstruction using the deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap is a common surgical procedure that aims to restore both the appearance and texture of the breast(s).Specifically, this requires the transfer of skin, fat, and perforator vessels from the abdomen to a recipient artery and vein in the chest to create a viable breast mound.Post-operatively, the abdominal donor site is routinely monitored for wound dehiscence, which…
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