Prevention of Capsular Contracture Using Trental and Vitamin E
Status:
Unknown status
Trial end date:
2014-06-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The main purpose of this research study is to determine if the use of Trental and Vitamin E
will decrease the incidence and severity of contractures (shrinking and or hardening of
tissue surrounding the implant) associated with breast implant reconstruction following
radiation treatment. Another goal is to find out the impact that Trental and Vitamin E have
on implant loss or need for surgical intervention in the setting of chest wall radiation
after reconstruction. In addition, the investigators want to evaluate the patient's sense of
well being and quality of life.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Legacy Health System
Treatments:
alpha-Tocopherol Pentoxifylline Tocopherols Tocotrienols Vitamin E Vitamins