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Analysis of Hematoma Following Breast Surgery

Completed
Conditions
Hematoma
Postoperative Bleeding
Interventions
Diagnostic Test: Closed-suction drain fluid volume
Registration Number
NCT03515525
Lead Sponsor
University of Regensburg
Brief Summary

A retrospective review of patients who developed hematoma following breast surgery from 2003 to 2018 in a single institution was performed. The study investigated the value of closed-suction drains regarding the quantity and quality of fluid secretion for the prediction of subcutaneous hematoma in patients undergoing breast surgery procedures.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
20
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients who developed hematoma requiring revision following bilateral breast surgery including augmentation mammoplasty, subcutaneous mastectomy and breast reduction.
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients who developed hematoma requiring revision following unilateral breast surgery.
  • Breast surgery in absence of hematoma.
  • Patients with known coagulation disorders.
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Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Non-hematoma sideClosed-suction drain fluid volumeDrain secretion volume prior to revision surgery on the breast side not affected by hematoma.
Hematoma sideClosed-suction drain fluid volumeDrain secretion volume prior to revision surgery on the breast side affected by hematoma.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Drain fluid volume24 hours postoperatively

The drain fluid volume in the breast affected by hematoma was compared to the non-hematoma side.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Department of Plastic Surgery, University Hospital of Regensburg

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Regensburg, Germany

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