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Role of Preservation of Scarpa's Fascia in Abdominoplasty

Not Applicable
Withdrawn
Conditions
Abdominoplasty
Interventions
Procedure: Abdominoplasty-Scarpa's fascia preservation
Procedure: Abdominoplasty-Scarpa's fascia ablation
Device: Lymphoscintigraphy
Device: 3D Imaging
Device: Abdominal ultrasound
Registration Number
NCT02140385
Lead Sponsor
Loma Linda University
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether leaving a thicker layer -which preserves the tissue called Scarpa's fascia -intact during an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) decreases the damage to the lymphatic system.

In order to investigate the effect of leaving a thinner or slightly thicker layer intact during a tummy tuck, patients who are already planning to undergo the surgery, and who agree to participate, will be randomly assigned to two groups in a manner similar to flipping a coin. The first group will have their abdominoplasty performed with a thinner layer of abdominal wall left in place while the second group will have the surgery with a slightly thicker layer left in place. Both methods of doing a tummy tuck meet acceptable standards of care, and the aesthetic outcomes will not be negatively impacted by either of the options.

Before and after the surgery, a procedure called lymphoscintigraphy will be performed. Lymphoscintigraphy is a special type of imaging where a dye, called a radiotracer, is injected and then detected by a special camera. The pictures provided by the lymphoscintigraphy allow investigators to look at the lymphatic system, which is a small network similar to blood vessels that helps drain extra fluid. The lymphoscintigraphy will help investigators to know what method of performing the tummy tuck leaves the lymphatic system most intact.

In addition, photographs of each patient's abdomen will be taken using a special camera that allows investigators to put the photographs in the computer and compile a 3-dimensional image. Investigators will be able to look at the volume changes from swelling after the surgery using these pictures. Finally, an ultrasound will be used to help identify any seromas, or fluid collections, that may form after the surgery.

The lymphoscintigraphy, photographs and the ultrasound combined will help determine whether or not leaving a thicker or thinner layer during a tummy tuck helps preserve the fluid draining lymphatic system and whether or not that effects recovery after the procedure.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
WITHDRAWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
  • all patients ages 18-65 years who are planning to undergo elective abdominoplasty
Exclusion Criteria
  • patients with contraindications to lymphoscintigraphy
  • patients with contraindications to abdominoplasty
  • previous abdominal surgery or traumatic perforation

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Abdominoplasty-Scarpa's fascia ablationLymphoscintigraphyScarpa's fascia ablation Lymphoscintigraphy 3D imaging Abdominal ultrasound
Abdominoplasty-Scarpa's fascia preservationAbdominoplasty-Scarpa's fascia preservationScarpa's fascia preservation Lymphoscintigraphy 3D imaging Abdominal ultrasound
Abdominoplasty-Scarpa's fascia preservationAbdominal ultrasoundScarpa's fascia preservation Lymphoscintigraphy 3D imaging Abdominal ultrasound
Abdominoplasty-Scarpa's fascia ablationAbdominoplasty-Scarpa's fascia ablationScarpa's fascia ablation Lymphoscintigraphy 3D imaging Abdominal ultrasound
Abdominoplasty-Scarpa's fascia ablation3D ImagingScarpa's fascia ablation Lymphoscintigraphy 3D imaging Abdominal ultrasound
Abdominoplasty-Scarpa's fascia preservationLymphoscintigraphyScarpa's fascia preservation Lymphoscintigraphy 3D imaging Abdominal ultrasound
Abdominoplasty-Scarpa's fascia preservation3D ImagingScarpa's fascia preservation Lymphoscintigraphy 3D imaging Abdominal ultrasound
Abdominoplasty-Scarpa's fascia ablationAbdominal ultrasoundScarpa's fascia ablation Lymphoscintigraphy 3D imaging Abdominal ultrasound
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Lymphatic preservationTwo weeks post-operatively

Lymphatic integrity will be measured pre-operatively and then again two weeks post-operatively in order to evaluate preservation of the lymphatic system.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
EdemaUp to six months post-operatively

Edema will be measured by calculating volumetry using 3-dimensional photography

Seroma formationUp to six months post-operatively

Seroma formation will be evaluated by ultrasound at routine post-operative clinic appointments

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Loma Linda University Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

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Loma Linda, California, United States

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