U.S., April 24 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07546968) titled 'CiNPWT Using in Mastectomy Wound Care After DIEP Flaps for Breast Reconstruction' on April 07.
Brief Summary: Background: Closed-incision negative pressure wound therapy (ciNPWT) is effective in reducing postoperative complications, yet its use in free flap breast reconstruction mastectomy wound remains controversial due to concerns that external pressure may compromise the microvascular pedicle.
Methods: A retrospective comparative study was conducted on 253 patients (283 flaps) undergoing immediate DIEP flap reconstruction between 2012 and 2025. Patients were stratified into a ciNPWT group and a conventional dressing group. Outc...