Clinical Trial: Effect of Drain Care on Infection Rate and Quality of Life in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction.
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: RECRUITING
Condition: Infections
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: Effect of Drain Care on Infection Rate and Quality of Life in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction.
Brief Summary:
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether showering with surgical drain tubes in place after first stage breast reconstruction causes increased risk of infection.The main questions it aims to answer are:Is there an increased risk of infection/complications with showering 48 hours after drain tubes are in placeDoes showering after 48 hours with drain tubes in place affect quality of life.
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