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

Sponsor
Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation
Study ID
NCT07512141
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Infections
  • Pain, Postoperative
  • Seroma Following Procedure

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
FEMALE
Age
18 Years - 70 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Double drains will be placed — PROCEDURE
    In group A double drains will be placed, one in pectoral region and the other in axillary region.
  • A single drain will be placed — PROCEDURE
    A single drain will be placed in axillary region.

Study Details

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).

Key Dates

First listed
Apr 6, 2026
Start date
Mar 27, 2026
Status verified
Mar 2026
Primary completion
Mar 31, 2027
Completion
Mar 31, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
60 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION

Arms

  • 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

Primary Outcome Measure

Seroma Formation [ Time Frame: Post-operative day 1 to day 30 ]

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