When to remove drains after nipple-sparing mastectomy with implant reconstruction
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study compares different times for removing surgical drains after a nipple-sparing mastectomy with immediate breast implant reconstruction. It aims to find out which timing is safer and makes patients more satisfied.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 18 to 70.
- You are scheduled for a nipple-sparing mastectomy (keeping the nipple) with immediate breast implant reconstruction, on one or both breasts. You may also have surgery on the other breast for cosmetic reasons.
- You have been diagnosed with non-invasive or invasive breast cancer, or you are having this surgery to prevent cancer.
- The largest tumor is 5 cm or less (before or after chemotherapy).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is less than 40.
- The implant volume is less than 600 mL.
- You can sign a consent form agreeing to participate.
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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