microtia, nipple areola defect, orbital defect
Conditions
Interventions
Patients use a silicone prosthesis with a magnetic attachment for 6 months. The frequency of use for 6 months is left to the patient (frequency of use is also one of the evaluation items)
Sponsors
University of the Ryukyus
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1)Patients who undergo plastic surgery at the University of the Ryukyu Hospital in the period of September 2022 after the approval of this examination, hoping for improvement in body surface tissue defects.(Microtia, tissue defect after breast cancer surgery, facial tissue defect after head and neck cancer, etc.). (2)Of the above (1), patients who do not wish to undergo prompt reconstructive surgery or cannot undergo it due to age or comorbidities. (3)Patients aged 6 to 90 years old who are communicative. (4)Patients who can go to the outpatient clinic for 6 months after the start of the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1)The person does not want to wear the prosthesis. (2)Judgment ability is immature or deteriorated, and there is a risk of accidental ingestion. (3)There is a wound on the part where the prosthesis will be attached. (4)Skin diseases with a high risk of dermatitis (pemphigus, congenital epidermolysis bullosa, etc.).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Patient satisfaction after 1, 3 and 6 months of trial. Evaluated by questionnaire. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Ease of wearing, maintenance stability, skin condition (presence or absence of dermatitis), prosthesis strength | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactShogo Kasai
University of the Ryukyus Hospital Department of Plastic Surgery
Outcome results
None listed