Antibiotic and iodine for infection prevention in breast reconstruction
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer, Infections clinical trials.
This trial tests if a combination of a pseudomonas bacteria injection and an iodine solution can help prevent infections in women having immediate breast reconstruction with implants after mastectomy or breast-conserving surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 18 or older.
- You have been diagnosed with invasive breast cancer or ductal carcinoma in situ.
- Your tumor is 5 cm or smaller (T1 or T2) and has not spread to lymph nodes or other parts of the body.
- You are scheduled for skin-sparing mastectomy or breast-conserving surgery and immediate implant reconstruction.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is less than 35.
- You are not currently pregnant, breastfeeding, or a smoker, and have no history of diabetes.
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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