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Comparative Study of Fishtail Versus Waisted Teardrop Closure Techniques in Mastectomy Patients
Sponsor: University of Faisalabad
Summary
Investigators aimed to assess the comparative impact of two different closure techniques on cosmetic outcomes and patient satisfaction; investigators want to analysis operative time, wound healing and postoperative complications in both techniques
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2024-12-01
Completion Date
2025-11-30
Last Updated
2026-05-26
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
fishtail closure technique
In the Fishtail closure group, after standard mastectomy, the lateral flap was shaped into a fish-tail pattern and closed with interrupted sutures, ensuring an even tension distribution along the incision
closure technique waisted tear drop
In the Waisted Teardrop closure group, the lateral incision was designed in a teardrop shape with a narrowed waist, and closure was performed in layers to balance tension and reduce lateral dog-ear formation
Locations (1)
University of Faisalabad
Faisalabad, Punjab Province, Pakistan