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Investigators aimed to assess the comparative impact of two different closure techniques on cosmetic outcomes and patient satisfaction; investigators want to analysis operative time, wound healing and postoperative complications in both techniques
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| fishtail closure technique | Active Comparator | In the Fishtail closure group, after standard mastectomy, the lateral flap was shaped into a fish-tail pattern and closed with interrupted sutures, ensuring an even tension distribution along the incision |
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| waisted tear drop | Active Comparator |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| fishtail closure technique | Procedure | In the Fishtail closure group, after standard mastectomy, the lateral flap was shaped into a fish-tail pattern and closed with interrupted sutures, ensuring an even tension distribution along the incision |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| cosmetic outcomes | To assesc osmetic outcome in terms of correction of dog-ear deformity (Yes/No) | 1 YEAR |
| patient satisfaction | to assess patient satisfaction five-point Likert scale was used | 1 year |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Operative time | Analysis of operative time in minutes | 1 YEAR |
| wound healing | wound healing time was measured in days | 1 year |
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| University of Faisalabad | Faisalabad | Punjab Province | 38000 | Pakistan |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
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| 26776364 | Background | Lim GH, Tan HF. Surgical techniques to avoid lateral dog ear of the mastectomy scar: A systematic review. Int J Surg. 2016 Feb;26:73-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2015.12.068. Epub 2016 Jan 15. | |
| 23305050 | Background | Thomas R, Mouat C, King B. Mastectomy flap design: the 'waisted teardrop' and a method to reduce the lateral fold. ANZ J Surg. 2012 May;82(5):329-33. doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2012.06046.x. |
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| closure technique waisted tear drop | Procedure | In the Waisted Teardrop closure group, the lateral incision was designed in a teardrop shape with a narrowed waist, and closure was performed in layers to balance tension and reduce lateral dog-ear formation |
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| post operative complications | seroma formation, wound dehiscence, flap necrosis, wound infections (frequency) | 1 year |