NCT02411617

Single vs. Double Drain in Modified Radical Mastectomy

Single vs. Double Drain in Modified Radical Mastectomy: A Randomized Control Trial

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 176 (actual)
• Sponsor: Memon Medical Institute · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: —
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

Seroma is a common complication following modified radical mastectomy(MRM). Closed drainage is used routinely to reduce incidence of seroma. Usually two drains are used in patients who underwent MRM to reduce post operative seroma. It is often associated with significant patient discomfort and prolonged fluid drainage. The aim of this study is to evaluate effect of number of drains on seroma formation rate, postoperative pain and hospital stay during the immediate postoperative period after mastectomy for breast cancer.

Detailed description

Modified Radical mastectomy is commonly performed procedure for carcinoma breast. After surgery two drains are placed, one in axilla and one beneath the flap. The use of two drains is associated with significant post operative discomfort and pain. On the other hand two drains have not been proven to decrease post operative seroma formation.

Conditions

• Breast Cancer

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	Drain	Post modified radical mastectomy with either one or two drains Intervention is use of single or double drain

Timeline

• Start date: 2013-01-01
• Primary completion: 2014-11-01
• Completion: 2014-11-01
• First posted: 2015-04-08
• Last updated: 2015-04-08