Fibrin Sealant in Preventing Fluid Build Up During Surgery in Patients Undergoing Breast Reconstruction

Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy of an alternative surgical technique and the use of fibrin sealant in preventing post-operative seroma formation. A seroma is a build-up of clear bodily fluids in a place on the body where tissue has been removed by surgery. Seromas can happen after breast surgeries. Seromas can appear about 7 to 10 days after surgery, after the drainage tubes have been removed. The breast area involved in the surgery may have a spot that's swollen and feels like there is liquid under the skin

Timeline

Start

2011-01

Primary completion

2012-01

Completion

2012-01

Drugs

Indications