Drainless DIEP flap breast reconstruction recovery study
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests if avoiding a drain in the abdomen during DIEP flap breast reconstruction reduces complications and shortens hospital stays.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman over 18 years old.
- You have breast cancer and need a mastectomy, or you've already had one.
- You want DIEP flap breast reconstruction (using your own belly tissue).
- You haven't had open abdominal surgery before.
- You agree to stop smoking at least 3 months before and after surgery.
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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