Optimizing Postoperative Recovery After Breast Reconstruction With Autologous Tissue (BestDIEP)
Condition(s) studied
Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)
Venous augmentation: Increasing the venous drainage of a deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flap by anastomosing the superficial inferior epigastric vein to the cephalic vein
Traditional ERAS (enhanced recovery after surgery) protocol: Pre-, peri-, and post-operative care as described in the ERAS protocol
Sahlgrenska recovery protocol: Pre-, peri-, and post-operative care as described in the Sahlgrenska recovery protocol
No venous augmentation: Traditional deep inferior epigastric artery perforator flap (DIEP)
Study summary
Women who have their breast reconstructed with autologous tissue seem to be more satisfied with their breast. However, autologous breast reconstruction entails a bigger operation, and the usage of more health care resources, than some other methods, such as implant-based techniques. The main objectives of the present study are to investigate if pre- peri- and postoperative protocols can be safely modified, so the operation demands less resources, while maintaining a low complication rate and a high patient satisfaction.
Eligibility
Primary outcome measure(s)
- Re-operations — 7 days
Any re-operations performed for any cause during the first 7 days after the operation - Length of stay (LOS) in hospital — 7 days
Number of days the patient stays in the hospital after the operation
Trial sites (1)
| Facility | City | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sahlgrenska university hospital | Gothenburg | Sweden | Recruiting |
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