Breast reconstruction for breast asymmetry by tissue engineering

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: breast asymmetry; Surgery - Surgical techniques

• Registration Number: ACTRN12609000311257
• Lead Sponsor: Microsurgical Research Foundation

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2009-05-19
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 5

Inclusion Criteria

Breast asymmetry, unlikely suitable for other reconstructive flap methods.

Exclusion Criteria

Previous chest wall irradiation

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Improved breast symmetry. New tissue growth will be measured using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)[Outcome will be measured 3 months post-operatively, and after that monthly from 3-6 months post-surgery until the spacer is filled with new tissue.]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Improved breast symmetry and cosmetic result, monitored clinically by plastic surgeons[1 year post-surgery]