treatment of huge swelling of arm by using bandages and comparing it with placement of artificial tubes for drainage of fluid
Phase 2
- Conditions
- Health Condition 1: null- Patients suffering from secondary Lymphedema of upper limb following axillary dissection.
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2018/03/012510
- Lead Sponsor
- Department of surgical disciplines AIIMS NEW DELHI
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Open to Recruitment
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 0
Inclusion Criteria
All operated cases of breast cancer with established upper limb lymphedema of stage 2 and 3 coming
to surgery OPD between May 2017 to Dec 2018 will be recruited after proper screening.
Exclusion Criteria
1. Pre operative difference of >2cm in both upper limbs circumference if documented .
2. Upper limb swelling because of deep vein thrombosis
3. Peripheral arterial disease with involvement of upper limb.
4. Refusals for consent.
5. Known allergy to Penicillin.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method