CT-Angiography Prior to DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction

This study will Investigate whether or not preoperative computed tomography (CT) angiography will lower operative times and post operative complications for breast reconstruction performed with a deep inferior epigastric artery perforator flap (DIEP).

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Key information

Conditions

Breast Cancer Breast Diseases Breast Neoplasms Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site Skin Diseases Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Age range

18 year–75 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Planning breast reconstruction with DIEP flap
Age 18 to 75 years

Exclusion criteria

Mild to moderate loss of kidney function (Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) < 60)
Decisionally challenged
Pregnant
Hepatic failure

Treatment and study plan

Preoperative CT angiography

Other

Patients will receive a CT scan to map the blood vessels to be used during surgery for breast reconstruction

No Preoperative Imaging

Other

No imaging will be done to map blood vessels prior to surgery

Primary outcomes

Total Operative Time

Time frame: Time of incision to incision closure

Time required to perform breast reconstruction with DIEP flap

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Colorado, Denver

Other

Registry information

Official study title

CT-Angiography Prior to DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction a Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start: 2016
Primary completion: 2020
Study completion: 2020
First posted: Aug 30, 2016
Registry last updated: Feb 24, 2022

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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