Benign Breast Disease, Duct Ectasia Breast
Conditions
Brief summary
the study compares two surgical techniques in excision of the central duct system of the breast. known also as major duct excision
Detailed description
first technique used is the original Hadfield techniques. the other technique is Almasad technique published in 1999. in this technique, de-epithelialization of a supraareolar area of nearly 2cm is done and elevation of the nipple areola complex is done to support the retroareolar area.
Interventions
PROCEDUREmajor duct excision
2 methods of major/central mammary duct excision are compared as regard the outcome
Sponsors
Alexandria University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Masking description
the assessment of the results as regard the complication and long term follow up is done by a person who is blind as regard the study group of the patient examined
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
females with nipple discharge / recurrent peri-ductal mastitis \-
Exclusion criteria
* suspicion or evidence of malignancy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| patient satisfaction and sensation of nipple areolar complex complications | 6 months | cosmetic outcome assessed via score between non-satisfied -extremely satisfied sensation is assessed via acotton bad comaring both side or nearby skin |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| complications | 6 months | eg nipple areolae complex (NAC) sensation, necrosis...etc |
Countries
Egypt
Outcome results
None listed