sensibility breast, sensibility abdomen, breast reconstruction, breast cancer, receptor
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: -female - Age of at least 18 years - Mastery of the Dutch language in word and writing. - Informed consent for participation in the research - biopsy of the tissue is possible from the tissue that will be removed during a mastectomy or abdominal operation (lowerbodylift, DIEP or abdominoplasty)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - clinical abnormalities are visible on the nipple - Mastitis, ulcerations on the breast or a T4-tumor. r. - Suspicion of M. Paget - On imaging the tumor is located in less than 2cm distance of the nipple.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| percentage of receptors responsible for the sensiblity in the skin. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The difference in percentage of receptors beteween breast, nipple, areola and abdomen. | — |
Contacts
Zuyderland MC, Department of plastic and reconstructive surgery