Effect of Drain Care on Infection Rate and Quality of Life in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction.
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Infections
Quality of Life
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 100
- Sex
- Female
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Other
- Participants needed
- 100 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia · Other
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About This Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether showering with surgical drain tubes in place after first stage breast reconstruction causes increased risk of infection. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Is there an increased risk of infection/complications with showering 48 hours after drain tubes are in place
* Does showering after 48 hours with drain tubes in place affect quality …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* undergoing breast surgery with placement of tissue expander and drains, acceptance of protocol and procedures, age \> 18
Exclusion Criteria:
* no existing wounds, previous infections related to implant device if delayed, refusal by patient
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