Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Flap for Breast Reconstruction

October 20, 2021 updated by: Chiayi Christian Hospital

Division of Plastic and Reconstruction Surgery

Background: There is no consensus on the duration of prophylactic antibiotics for autologous breast reconstruction after mastectomy. We try to standardize prophylactic antibiotics use during breast reconstruction with deep inferior epigastric perforator flap following mastectomy.

Methods: This retrospective case series involved 108 patients who underwent immediate breast reconstruction with deep inferior epigastric perforator flap in Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital between 2012 and 2019. Patients were divided into three groups based on prophylactic antibiotic duration: 1 day, 3 days and >7 days for patients with drains Data were analyzed between January and April, 2021.

Study Overview

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Completed

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Observational

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108

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Ages Eligible for Study

24 years to 63 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

This retrospective study involved 108 patients who underwent immediate DIEP flap breast reconstruction after unilateral or bilateral mastectomy at the Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital between 2012 and 2019.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • This retrospective study involved 108 patients who underwent immediate DIEP flap breast reconstruction after unilateral or bilateral mastectomy at the Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital between 2012 and 2019.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Age < 20 years old.

Study Plan

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Design Details

  • Observational Models: Case-Only
  • Time Perspectives: Retrospective

Cohorts and Interventions

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Intervention / Treatment

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PAD
In prophylactic antibiotics for drain group (PAD) (n = 15), prophylactic cefazolin 1000 mg was given 30 minutes before surgery, every 4 hours in the peri-operative period, and every 6 hours in the post-operative for 10-14 days when the drains were removed from the breast and abdomen.
Drug: prophylactic antibiotics duration
Prophylactic cefazolin 1000 mg was given 30 minutes before surgery, every 4 hours in the peri-operative period, and every 6 hours in the post-operative care. Different discontinued duration of antibiotics was divided to 3 groups in one day, 3 days and until to drain removal.
PA3
In the 3-day prophylactic antibiotics group (PA3) (n = 11), prophylactic cefazolin 1000 mg was given 30 minutes before surgery, every 4 hours in peri-operative period, and 6-hourly thereafter for 3 days.
Drug: prophylactic antibiotics duration
Prophylactic cefazolin 1000 mg was given 30 minutes before surgery, every 4 hours in the peri-operative period, and every 6 hours in the post-operative care. Different discontinued duration of antibiotics was divided to 3 groups in one day, 3 days and until to drain removal.
PA1
In the 1-day prophylactic antibiotics group (PA1) (n = 82), patients received prophylactic cefazolin 1000 mg 30 minutes before surgery, every 4 hours in the peri-operative period, and every 6 hours in the post-operative period and antibiotics were discontinued within 24 hours of surgery.
Drug: prophylactic antibiotics duration
Prophylactic cefazolin 1000 mg was given 30 minutes before surgery, every 4 hours in the peri-operative period, and every 6 hours in the post-operative care. Different discontinued duration of antibiotics was divided to 3 groups in one day, 3 days and until to drain removal.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
surgical site infection (SSI)
Time Frame: Patients were then followed up in the outpatient department for 1 year.
Infection rate of surgical wounds of breast and abdomen.
Patients were then followed up in the outpatient department for 1 year.

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Chiayi Christian Hospital

Investigators

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  • Study Director: Chien-Liang Fang, Director, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, Chia-Yi City, Taiwan

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Study Major Dates

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July 1, 2011

Primary Completion (Actual)

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December 31, 2019

Study Completion (Actual)

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December 31, 2020

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First Submitted

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October 6, 2021

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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October 20, 2021

First Posted (Actual)

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October 21, 2021

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October 21, 2021

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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October 20, 2021

Last Verified

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October 1, 2021

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  • CYCH-IRB No.2020092

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

No

IPD Plan Description

Prophylactic antibiotics discontinued within 24 hours after deep inferior epigastric perforator flap reconstruction can prevent surgical site infection occurrence.

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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