Status:

TERMINATED

Near-infrared Spectroscopy for Monitoring Tissue Oxygenation in Breast Reconstruction

Lead Sponsor:

University Hospital, Antwerp

Conditions:

Mastectomy

Breast Reconstruction

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18+ years

Brief Summary

The study will evaluate the use of near infrared spectrometry (NIRS)in detecting early microvascular complications in deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP)-flap(s).

Detailed Description

After a complex resection for breast cancer (e.g. mastectomy), a microvascular flap reconstruction can be used to fill up the tissue defects. A deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP)-flap i...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • scheduled for elective unilateral or bilateral breast reconstruction via DIEP flap procedure.

Exclusion

  • refusal of written informed consent
  • redo-surgery
  • known history of allergy to adhesives

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 28 2018

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

September 1 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

18 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03757793

Start Date

September 28 2018

End Date

September 1 2025

Last Update

September 22 2025

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University hospital Antwerp

Edegem, Antwerp, Belgium, 2650