Clinical Trials Logo

Clinical Trial Summary

Many surgical guidelines promote the removal of the pectoral fascia in mastectomies for invasive breast cancer, but there is no evidence to support this statement in (bilateral) prophylactic mastectomies. Reported wound-related local complications following mastectomy include seroma, flap necrosis, infection, hematoma, and nerve injury. Seroma causes discomfort and may delay the reconstructive procedures. Whether the removal or preservation of the pectoral fascia influences seroma formation following mastectomy remains unclear to our knowledge.


Clinical Trial Description

The primary objective of this pilot study is to investigate the impact of removal versus preservation of the pectoral fascia on drain policy and needle aspirations in women who undergo a bilateral prophylactic mastectomy. The secondary objective is to investigate the impact of removal versus preservation of the pectoral fascia on postoperative (surgical) complications. The study design includes a double-blinded, prospective, randomized controlled pilot study with a within-subject design. All patients will undergo a bilateral prophylactic mastectomy and randomization will occur within the patient. Preservation of the PF will be performed in one breast (intervention), while removal of the PF will be performed in the contralateral breast of the same patient (control). Consequently, the operation involves a total bilateral prophylactic mastectomy, with unilateral preservation of the PF The follow-up time of each patient will be 6 weeks. The patients' files will be viewed after the removal of the drain for additional recorded variables. ;


Study Design


Related Conditions & MeSH terms


NCT number NCT05391763
Study type Interventional
Source Erasmus Medical Center
Contact Marloes Clarijs, MD
Phone +31 6 22035529
Email m.clarijs@erasmusmc.nl
Status Recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date January 1, 2022
Completion date December 1, 2023

See also
  Status Clinical Trial Phase
Not yet recruiting NCT04496180 - Prevena to Prevent Surgical Site Infection After Emergency Abdominal Laparotomy N/A
Completed NCT03650868 - The Effect of Thoracal Paravertebral Block on Seroma Reduction in Breast Surgery N/A
Completed NCT03665883 - Use of Diathermy Versus Blunt Dissection in TEP for Inguinal Hernia N/A
Completed NCT02668588 - Extended-release of Octreotide (LF-PB) for the Treatment of Seroma Phase 2
Completed NCT01454713 - Retrospective Analysis of Veritas in Breast Reconstruction N/A
Not yet recruiting NCT04471142 - Effectiveness of Compressive Bandage Use in Seroma Prevention N/A
Not yet recruiting NCT02967627 - VAC Dressings for Colorectal Resections N/A
Recruiting NCT03598712 - Local Compression Seroma DIminution Objective (CLODIS) Phase 3
Completed NCT04666051 - Fibrin Glue in Inguinal Lymphadenectomy N/A
Recruiting NCT01454167 - Acid Base and Electrolytes Patterns in Drains Operational Wounds and Its Relation to Complications N/A
Completed NCT01112735 - Efficacy and Safety of ARTISS for Flap Adherence in Abdominoplasty Phase 2
Completed NCT00968318 - Excision of Strip of Deep Fascia to Reduce Seroma Formation and Extrusion of Tissue Expanders N/A
Completed NCT03647930 - The Effect of Arista on Post-Operative Bleeding and Wound Drainage Following Mastectomy N/A
Recruiting NCT05509829 - EvaLuating negAtive pressUre Wound theRapy in brEast coNserving Surgery N/A
Terminated NCT04818580 - Progressive Tension Sutures in Gender Affirming Mastectomy N/A
Withdrawn NCT02568085 - Trial Evaluating Use of Arista in Total Thyroidectomy N/A
Active, not recruiting NCT01942707 - Scarpa´s Fascia in the Formation of Seroma Post Abdominoplasty After Bariatric Surgery N/A
Recruiting NCT03167944 - Traditional Electrosurgery System Versus Low Thermal Tissue Dissection System for Total Mastectomy N/A
Recruiting NCT03190876 - Seroma Prevention After Body Contouring Procedures N/A
Completed NCT03590704 - Safety of the Use of Compressive Taping in Seroma N/A