The efficasy of negative pressure wound therapy in the manegement of postoperative fistula in head and neck cancer surgery.

The efficasy of negative pressure wound therapy in the manegement of postoperative fistula in head and neck cancer surgery. - Negative pressure wound therapy in the management of postoperative fistula in head and neck cancer surgery.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000008747

Enrollment

Registered

2012-09-01

Start date

2012-09-02

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Head and neck cancer.

Interventions

Device:V.A.C therapy system Topical

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Patient age 20 years and above. 2. Patients with postoperative cutaneous fistula and skin defect in head and neck cancer surgery who treat spontaneous remission with standard treatment so far. 3. Patients who need reconstruction with flap or skin-grafting in surgical treatment. 4. Patients who were provided written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Pregnancy or lactating women or women with suspected pregnancy. 2. Patients who have potential for severe complication with this teatment. 3. Patient judged by the investigator to be unfit to be enrolled into the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The efficacy of wound healing. Evasion of surgical treatment. Duratation of stay in hospital. Adverce events.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Number of times of local treatment. Presence of tumor recurrence.	—

Countries

Japan

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026