Central Mammary Duct Excision; How to Improve the Outcome?

the study compares two surgical techniques in excision of the central duct system of the breast. known also as major duct excision

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Key information

Conditions

Duct Ectasia Breast Benign Breast Disease Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities Cystic Fibrosis Digestive System Diseases Genetic Diseases, Inborn Infant, Newborn, Diseases Lung Diseases Pancreatic Diseases Respiratory Tract Diseases

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Faculty of Medicine, Main Univeristy Hospital

Alexandria, Egypt

About this study

first technique used is the original Hadfield techniques. the other technique is Almasad technique published in 1999. in this technique, de-epithelialization of a supraareolar area of nearly 2cm is done and elevation of the nipple areola complex is done to support the retroareolar area.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

females with nipple discharge / recurrent peri-ductal mastitis

Exclusion criteria

suspicion or evidence of malignancy

Treatment and study plan

major duct excision

Procedure

2 methods of major/central mammary duct excision are compared as regard the outcome

Primary outcomes

patient satisfaction and sensation of nipple areolar complex complications

Time frame: 6 months

cosmetic outcome assessed via score between non-satisfied -extremely satisfied sensation is assessed via acotton bad comaring both side or nearby skin

Secondary outcomes

complications

Time frame: 6 months

eg nipple areolae complex (NAC) sensation, necrosis...etc

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Alexandria University

Other

Registry information

Acronym: MDE

Important dates

Study start: 2018
Primary completion: 2020
Study completion: 2021
First posted: Feb 9, 2021
Registry last updated: Feb 9, 2021

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