Elastofibroma Dorsi: Clinical Features, Surgical Outcomes, and Risk Factors
130 participantsStarted 2010-01-01
Plain-language summary
This study aims to retrospectively evaluate patients who underwent surgical treatment for elastofibroma dorsi, a rare benign tumor typically located in the subscapular region of the chest wall. The study will analyze demographic and clinical features, risk factors, diagnostic imaging methods, postoperative complications, and recurrence rates. By identifying potential predictors of complications and recurrence, the study hopes to contribute to the understanding and management of this silent and often incidental lesion.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients who underwent surgical treatment for elastofibroma dorsi
* Histopathological confirmation of the diagnosis
* Minimum of 1-month postoperative follow-up available
* Age 18 years or older
* Accessible medical and imaging records in hospital archives
* Signed informed consent available in patient records (if applicable)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients diagnosed with elastofibroma dorsi but not treated surgically
* Cases without histopathological confirmation
* Incomplete or insufficient medical and radiological records
* Postoperative follow-up period less than 1 month
* Patients younger than 18 years
* Absence of documented informed consent (if applicable)
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Completion of Retrospective Data Collection Form
Timeframe: Within 3 months after data collection begins