Surgery flap stitch method after mastectomy to prevent fluid buildup
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This study compares two ways of closing the chest tissue after a mastectomy to see which method better prevents a fluid collection called seroma. If you are having a mastectomy and closure type is part of your care plan, this trial may help find a safer, more comfortable recovery method.
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Who can take part
- You are female and at least 18 years old
- You are planning to have a mastectomy (not a different breast surgery)
- Your treatment is not breast-conserving therapy (lumpectomy/partial breast surgery)
- You are not having direct breast reconstruction at the same time
- You are not having a modified radical mastectomy
- You can understand the study and sign informed consent
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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