Use of Dermal Matrix in Breast Reconstruction
| Status: | Terminated |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Breast Cancer, Cancer |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Oncology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 75 |
| Updated: | 4/17/2018 |
| Start Date: | June 2007 |
| End Date: | December 2010 |
The Use of An Acellular Dermal Matrix Sling in a Two-stage Breast REconstruciton After Mastectomy: A Double-blinded Randomized Trial
We propose to evaluate the question of whether there is a significant difference between the
traditional method of serratus flap tissue expander reconstruction and the acellular matrix
method.
traditional method of serratus flap tissue expander reconstruction and the acellular matrix
method.
We propose a double blinded, randomized study of 60 women comparing outcomes which will
include postoperative pain, complication rates and aesthetic outcome as assessed by the
patient and a plastic surgeon blinded to the method of reconstruction.
include postoperative pain, complication rates and aesthetic outcome as assessed by the
patient and a plastic surgeon blinded to the method of reconstruction.
Inclusion Criteria:
- All women who are candidates for breast reconstruction using tissue expanders after
mastectomy
Exclusion Criteria:
- Other forms of breast reconstruction after mastectomy
We found this trial at
1
site
1211 Medical Center Dr
Nashville, Tennessee 37232
Nashville, Tennessee 37232
(615) 322-5000
Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is a comprehensive healthcare facility dedicated...
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