Testing a new irrigation solution in breast reconstruction after mastectomy
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study tests a new surgical irrigation solution (Xperience) used during breast reconstruction after double mastectomy. It aims to see if it can reduce complications and improve outcomes for people receiving implants or tissue expanders.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are having both breasts removed (double mastectomy).
- Your reconstruction uses implants or tissue expanders (not your own body tissue).
- Your surgery is done at UNC Chapel Hill Hospital.
- You are not allergic to the study's irrigation solution or to povidone-iodine (Betadine).
- You are not pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
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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