Comparative Analysis of Quilting Sutures With a Single Axillary Drain Versus Double Drains in the Axillary and Pectoral Regions for the Prevention of Seroma After Modified Radical Mastectomy
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
Normally, after this surgery, skin is stitched in the usual simple way, with no quilting, and two drains are put in to remove serosa, one under the arm and one on the chest. In this study, the investigator will use a different type of stitch called a quilting stitch, which helps stick the skin to the chest muscle so there is less serosa collection. The investigator will compare two groups: * Group A: Quilting stitches with two drains (one under the arm and one on the chest). * Group B: Quilting stitches with one drain only (under the arm).
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: Female
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 70
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:
• All patients older than 18 years but less than 70 years of age,
• Diagnosed with breast carcinoma.
• All the patients undergoing upfront MRM,
• All patients undergoing MRM post-neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
Locations
Other Locations
Pakistan
Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation
RECRUITING
Karachi
Contact Information
Primary
Syed Abbas, FCPS
smabbas69@hotmail.com
+923331318838
Backup
Bushra Shirazi, FCPS
bbushrashirazi@gmail.com
+923009294840
Time Frame
Start Date: 2026-03-27
Estimated Completion Date: 2027-03-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 60
Treatments
Active_comparator: Group A (Double Drain)
In group A double drains will be placed, one in pectoral region and the other in axillary region.
Experimental: Group B (Single Drain)
while in group B, a single drain will be placed in axillary region; a 20 Fr JP drain would be used in both the groups
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation