Vacuum dressing for belly wound healing after breast reconstruction
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests a special vacuum-assisted dressing (called ciNPT) applied to the belly wound after DIEP flap breast reconstruction. The goal is to see if it helps the wound heal better and reduces complications compared to standard dressings.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 18 or older
- You are planning to have breast reconstruction using a DIEP flap (a procedure that uses tissue from your belly to rebuild the breast), either right after your mastectomy or later
- You are not pregnant
- You do not have an allergy to adhesive (sticky) bandages or dressings
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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