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Reliability and Versatility of Supraclavicular Artery Flap in Reconstruction of Head and Neck Soft Tissue Defects

Egypt20 participantsStarted 2023-02

Plain-language summary

This is a case series study conducted at plastic surgery department Sohag University including 20 patients The aim of this thesis is to evaluate reliability and versatility of Supraclavicular artery flap in the reconstruction of traumatic and non-traumatic defects of head and neck.With adequate documentation of functional, aesthetic outcome and patient satisfaction through; clinical examination , photographic documentation and doctor and patient satisfaction charts

Who can participate

Age range

5 Years – 75 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with head and neck soft tissue defect either traumatic or non-traumatic * Available healthy donor site Exclusion Criteria: * Trauma or conditions affecting donor site or with possible compromise of vascular pedicle. * Patients with a major uncontrollable medical illness, chronic heavy smokers.

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
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5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
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6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Flap Success

Timeframe: 6 month post-surgery

Flap complications

Timeframe: 6 months post-surgery

patients satisfaction as regard flap color match

Timeframe: 6 months post-surgery

patients satisfaction as regard flap texture match

Timeframe: 6 months post-surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05727150

SponsorSohag University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-07

Contact for this trial

Ahmad A Albadry

20111088856 ahmedahmed@med.sohag.edu.eg

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Who can participate

Age range

5 Years – 75 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.