Single Versus Double Drains in the Axillary and Pectoral Regions After Modified Radical Mastectomy

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18-70
SponsorSindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation

About this trial

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 criteria

Qualifiers

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.

Disqualifiers

Mastectomy & sentinel lymph node biopsy

Breast reconstruction surgery

Defect covering flaps

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Double drains will be placed
  • A single drain will be placed

Treatment groups

60 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups