Reconstruction surgery for upper body soft tissue defects
Part of Injuries & trauma, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests a surgical technique using a skin flap from the back (called a TDAP flap) to repair defects in the upper body, such as after cancer surgery, injury, or scar release. It may help patients who need reconstructive surgery on the breast, shoulder, chest wall, or armpit.
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Who can take part
- You are between 5 and 75 years old
- You have a defect in your upper body that needs reconstruction, like after cancer removal, an injury, or removing a scar
- You are in good enough health to undergo surgery
- You have not had previous surgery or radiation in the back area that could affect blood supply
- You do not have an active infection in the area or poor blood flow in the wound
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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