Quilting sutures after mastectomy to improve recovery
Part of Cancer, Pain, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests whether using special stitches (quilting sutures) during mastectomy helps reduce fluid buildup or other complications after surgery. It is for people having one breast removed without immediate reconstruction.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are able to give written consent to participate.
- You are scheduled to have one breast removed (mastectomy) without having immediate reconstruction (no new breast built at the same time).
- You may also have lymph node surgery on that side (sentinel node biopsy or lymph node removal).
- You are not having both breasts removed in the same surgery or having reconstruction at the same time.
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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