Antibiotic levels in tissue expanders for breast reconstruction
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study tests whether putting antibiotics directly into the tissue expander fluid during breast reconstruction helps prevent infection. If you're having breast reconstruction with a tissue expander, this could be an option for you.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 18 or older.
- You are scheduled for breast reconstruction that uses a tissue expander.
- You do not have an allergy to vancomycin, tobramycin, or PMMA (a type of medical plastic).
- Your kidneys are working well (no stage 4 or 5 kidney disease).
- You are not taking high-dose steroids or other medications that weaken your immune system.
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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