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Effect of Drain Care on Infection Rate and Quality of Life in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction.
Sponsor: University of Missouri-Columbia
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether showering with surgical drain tubes in place after first stage breast reconstruction causes increased risk of infection. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Is there an increased risk of infection/complications with showering 48 hours after drain tubes are in place * Does showering after 48 hours with drain tubes in place affect quality of life.
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 100 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2023-03-15
Completion Date
2025-03-15
Last Updated
2024-05-30
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Showering 48 hours after surgery
The main intervention is allowing patients to shower 48 hours after surgery
Locations (1)
University of Missouri
Columbia, Missouri, United States