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Optimizing Postoperative Recovery After Breast Reconstruction With Autologous Tissue (BestDIEP)
Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region
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.
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 100 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
380
Start Date
2022-05-02
Completion Date
2026-12-31
Last Updated
2025-07-03
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
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)
Locations (1)
Sahlgrenska university hospital
Gothenburg, Sweden