Status:
UNKNOWN
Influence of the Superficial Inferior Epigastric System in Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator (DIEP) Flaps
Lead Sponsor:
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Collaborating Sponsors:
Canniesburn Research Trust
Conditions:
Breast Cancer
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-70 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine in-vivo the effects the contralateral superficial inferior epigastric vascular system has on the perfusion of Zone IV of deep inferior epigastric perforator f...
Detailed Description
* Breast cancer is the commonest cancer to affect women in the UK. Current guidelines state that; disease permitting, all females due to undergo mastectomy for breast cancer should be offered reconstr...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Female Patient
- Ages 18-70 years old
- Undergoing unilateral DIEP flap reconstruction post mastectomy.
Exclusion
- Hyperthyroidism / history of autonomic thyroid adenoma (slightly increased risk of allergic reaction to the dye)
- ASA grade 3+
- Abdominal Scarring
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 1 2011
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
12 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01464970
Start Date
December 1 2011
End Date
December 1 2012
Last Update
May 14 2012
Active Locations (1)
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Canniesburn Plastic Surgery Unit, Glasgow Royal Infirmary
Glasgow, United Kingdom, G4 0SF