Comparison Between Vacuum Drain and Passive Drain In Abdominoplasty

Launched by SOHAG UNIVERSITY · Jun 26, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying two different types of drainage systems used during abdominoplasty surgery, which is a procedure to remove excess skin and fat from the abdomen. The researchers want to compare how effective a vacuum drain is versus a passive drain in managing fluid buildup after the surgery. This study is currently looking for participants who are between 20 and 60 years old and have issues with excess abdominal skin and tissue, often due to weight loss, pregnancy, or other factors.

Eligible participants must be willing and able to give consent for the study. Those who are not suitable for the surgery, such as individuals with a high body mass index (BMI over 30) or certain health conditions, will not be included. If you choose to participate, you can expect to undergo the surgery with either type of drain and contribute to important research that may help improve patient care in the future. It’s a great opportunity to help others while receiving treatment for your own health needs.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • • Cooperative male and female patients aged between 20-60 years old.
• • All patients in the study presented with varying degrees of excess abdominal skin and adipose tissue, along with a range of underlying abdominal muscle laxity, following volumetric changes of the abdominal cavity.
• • These patients may undergo after bariatric surgery, dietry weight loss or after multiple pregnancies.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • • Uncooperative patients unwilling to give consent.
• • Those unsuitable for abdominoplasty surgery, BMI \>30 and those on antiplatelet medication.
• • Unfit for surgery and patients with allergies to any of the anesthesia components.