Scapula flap blood flow study for jaw reconstruction
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study looks at blood flow in a bone flap taken from the shoulder blade used to rebuild the upper or lower jaw. It uses a special dye to check how well blood reaches the flap, which may help improve surgical outcomes.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are scheduled for jaw reconstruction surgery using a bone flap from your shoulder blade
- You do not have a history of failed microvascular flaps (previous flaps that didn't get enough blood flow)
- You are not allergic to ICG (a dye used in medical imaging) or similar substances
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- You do not have a condition that makes it hard to understand the study
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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